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F = - k x
In this equation, x is the distance that the spring has been stretched or compressed away from its equilibrium position
F is the restoring force exerted by the spring.
k is the spring constant.
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Is the spring constant is constant on the moon?
no the spring constant is not constant on moon because there is no restoring force there
What is the spring constant of a spring?
The ratio of force applied to how much the spring streches (or compresses). In the SI, the spring constant would be expressed in Newtons/meter. A larger spring constant means the spring is "stiffer" - more force is required to stretch it a certain amount.
How does length of spring coil affect the force constant?
The force constant is unaffected; It is a constant.
What is the constant used in the formula to find the area of a circle?
You are thinking of pi.A = (pi)r^2
What is the physical meaning of a spring constant?
It means how "stiff" the spring is; how hard it is to compress or extend it.
What is the formula for spring stiffness?
The constant spring stiffness formula is the force applied to the spring equal to the stiffness times the distance it moved. F=kx. Depending on where your axis are, it could be negative.
Is the spring constant is constant on the moon?
no the spring constant is not constant on moon because there is no restoring force there
How do you find spring constant in mousetrap car?
Measure the force (f) required to compress the spring a given amount (x) then use hooke's law to compute the spring constant (k) (f=kx)
When a 13.2kg mass is placed on a top of a vertical spring the spring compresses 5.93 cm. find the force constant of the spring.?
2181 N/m
What is the characteristics of springs with large spring constant in hooke's law?
larger the spring constant of a spring, the more stiffer it is.
If a spring with spring constant k is cut into two equal parts what will be the spring constant of each part?
2k
What is the spring constant of a spring?
The ratio of force applied to how much the spring streches (or compresses). In the SI, the spring constant would be expressed in Newtons/meter. A larger spring constant means the spring is "stiffer" - more force is required to stretch it a certain amount.
How do you find out how long a spring has stretched?
You can find out how long a spring has been stretched/compressed by knowing it's elastic constant and the force the spring is exerting trying to go back to it's original shape. F=K*x (Moore's law) F is the force exerted by the spring. K is the elastic constant. X is the displacement of the end of the spring from it's normal position. You want to find x, x = F/K
Why does a large spring constant indicate a stiff spring?
It takes a larger force to compress or pull a spring the same distance as a spring with a smaller spring constant. This is shown in Hooke's law. x=F/k k---is the spring constant F---is the force applied to the spring x is the distance the spring has been compressed
Is spring constant same when contracting?
It depends on the type of spring, but for general purposes the spring constant of materials, as long as it is linear, is the same in extension and contracting.
The restoring force of a spring is proportional to the displacement of the object at the end?
The formula called Hooke's first law says that: "F"(being the restoring force) = "-k"(the spring constant) times "x" (the displacement) the negative is only for notations sake. and yes this means they are proportional, by means of the constant.
Does a spring stretch when a weight is added to it?
The stretch or compression of a spring is defined by Hooke's Law,where F is the Force acting on the spring,k is the constant spring factor, based on the material and construction of the spring.x is the displacement of the spring.The formula holds true until, or unless the force permanently deforms the spring material.
