Hookes law, the representaion of K

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In summary, Hooke's Law is a physical law discovered by English scientist Robert Hooke in the 17th century. It states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is directly proportional to that distance. The equation for Hooke's Law is F = -kx, where F is the force applied to the spring, k is the spring constant, and x is the distance the spring is stretched or compressed. The constant k, also known as the spring constant, represents the stiffness of the spring and is a measure of how much force is needed to stretch or compress the spring by a certain distance. The graphical representation of Hooke's Law is a straight line, with force on the y-axis and distance on

Feb 22, 2013

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In hookes law, what does the variable K represent

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The constant of proportionality between the force applied to a spring and the deflection of the spring, or the spring constant, or the stiffness of the spring.

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What is Hooke's Law?

Hooke's Law is a physical law that states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is directly proportional to that distance.

Who discovered Hooke's Law?

Hooke's Law was discovered by English scientist Robert Hooke in the 17th century.

What is the equation for Hooke's Law?

The equation for Hooke's Law is F = -kx, where F is the force applied to the spring, k is the spring constant, and x is the distance the spring is stretched or compressed.

What is the significance of the constant k in Hooke's Law?

The constant k, also known as the spring constant, represents the stiffness of the spring. It is a measure of how much force is needed to stretch or compress the spring by a certain distance.

What is the graphical representation of Hooke's Law?

The graphical representation of Hooke's Law is a straight line, with force on the y-axis and distance on the x-axis. This shows the direct proportionality between force and distance, as stated in the equation F = -kx.