Spring Constant

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.

Related terms

Hooke's Law:

Hooke's Law states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position.

Elastic Potential Energy:

Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, such as a spring.

Equilibrium Position: The equilibrium position of a spring is where there is no net force acting on it and it remains at rest.