Compression and Tension Formulas

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Start date May 20, 2008
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Compression and tension in materials can be described using Hooke's Law, which states that the force exerted by a spring is proportional to its displacement. The formula for tension (T) is T = kx, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position. For compression, the same formula applies, as the material behaves elastically within its limits. Understanding these formulas is crucial for applications in engineering and physics. Hooke's Law provides a foundational principle for analyzing elastic behavior in materials.

May 20, 2008

Amy54

hey is there a formula for compression and tension?
if so would you be able to let me know what they are?
thanks! :)

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Jun 13, 2008

berkeman

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Hooke's Law? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooke's_law

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