Elastic Force
Definition
The force exerted by a stretched or compressed elastic material, such as a spring, that tries to restore the material to its original shape.
Analogy
Imagine pulling on a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the stronger the force pulling it back becomes. It's like a tug-of-war between you and the rubber band.
Related terms
Hooke's Law: A principle stating that the force exerted by an elastic material is directly proportional to the amount of deformation.
Spring Constant: A measure of how stiff or flexible an elastic material is.
Elastic Potential Energy: The energy stored in an elastic material when it is stretched or compressed.
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