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