Spring Constant Calculation
Definition
The determination of the spring constant (k) which represents how stiff or soft a spring is. It relates the force applied on a spring with its displacement from equilibrium position.
Analogy
Calculating the spring constant is like figuring out how stretchy or rigid a rubber band is. By applying different forces and measuring displacements, we can determine how much "springiness" it has.
Related terms
Hooke's Law: States that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from equilibrium position.
Elastic Potential Energy: The energy stored in a spring when it is stretched or compressed.
Simple Harmonic Motion: The repetitive back-and-forth motion of an object, like a mass on a spring, where the restoring force is proportional to the displacement.
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