Calculating Spring Force Constant

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The force exerted by a spring is described by the equation F = -kx, where k represents the spring constant and x is the displacement. To calculate the spring constant, rearrange the equation to k = -F/x, using the known values of force and displacement. This method allows for straightforward algebraic manipulation to find the spring constant. Understanding this relationship is essential for applications in physics and engineering. Accurate calculation of the spring constant is crucial for designing systems that rely on spring mechanics.
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The equation for the force exerted by a spring is as follows:

F = -kx, with k = spring constant, and x = displacement of the spring.
Provided you are given the force exerted by the spring, and the displacement, you can solve for the spring constant with relatively simple algebra.
 

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