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anubodh
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What is the maximum possible spring constant for a spring ( practically) for a spring of length 0.5 cm?
does it depend on the radius?
does it depend on the radius?
PhanthomJay said:But can it store 10^5 J of energy? No way! It will have crushed long before that.
anubodh said:Can we do this by compressing water. I know the pressure required is very high but by dividing in in 1 cm3 boxes or even smaller, the force required to compress one at a time comes out very low i.e.1000 N.(though the pressure remains high) because the small area.
The maximum spring constant refers to the maximum amount of force that can be applied to a spring before it reaches its elastic limit and can no longer return to its original shape.
The maximum spring constant can be calculated by dividing the maximum force that can be applied to a spring by the distance the spring is able to stretch or compress.
The maximum spring constant can be affected by the material of the spring, its length, thickness, and the shape of the coils, as well as external factors such as temperature and friction.
The maximum spring constant is important because it determines the strength and flexibility of a spring, making it a crucial factor in various applications such as in mechanical devices, suspension systems, and medical equipment.
Yes, the maximum spring constant can be exceeded, but it will result in permanent deformation or breakage of the spring, rendering it unusable. It is important to stay within the maximum spring constant to ensure the longevity and functionality of the spring.