Hooke's Law Quick Check
A 2-N force is applied to a spring, and there is displacement of 0.4 m. How much would the spring be displaced if a 5-N force was applied?
1 m
What happens to the displacement vector when the spring constant has a higher value and the applied force remains constant?
It decreases in magnitude.
Hooke's law is described mathematically using the formula Fsp=−kxFsp=−kx. Which statement is correct about the spring force, FspFsp?
It is a vector quantity.
A spring is compressed, resulting in its displacement to the right. What happens to the spring when it is released?
The spring exerts a restoring force to the left and returns to its equilibrium position.
Which example best describes a restoring force?
the force applied to restore a spring to its original length