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Spring Constant

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The spring constant represents how stiff or flexible a spring is. It determines how much force will be required to stretch or compress a spring by a certain distance.

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