Spring Constant

Definition

The spring constant, represented by the symbol k, is a measure of how stiff or flexible a spring is. It determines the amount of force 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 its displacement from its equilibrium position.

Elastic Potential Energy:

Elastic potential energy refers to the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed.

Simple Harmonic Motion:

Simple harmonic motion refers to the back-and-forth motion exhibited by an object when it experiences a restoring force proportional to its displacement from equilibrium.