Compression Springs: Calculating Force Released

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The discussion focuses on calculating the force released from compression springs using their specifications. The formula mentioned is Force = spring constant * extension, which simplifies the process of determining how high a weight will travel when released. A specific example is given where a spring requires 100g to compress fully, and the question arises about the height a 50g weight would reach upon release. Participants express relief at finding a straightforward solution after searching for information online. The conversation highlights the application of Hooke's Law in understanding spring mechanics.
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Is there a formula to calculate how much force is released from compression springs knowing the exact specifications of the spring of course?

Like if it takes 100g to compress a spring completely, how high would 50g travel when the spring is released.
 
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bucky1andonly said:
Is there a formula to calculate how much force is released from compression springs knowing the exact specifications of the spring of course?

Like if it takes 100g to compress a spring completely, how high would 50g travel when the spring is released.

Force= spring constant*extension

That is normally how you would do it.
 
that simple eh, hmmmm, and here i was googling around the net wasting my time, thanks, hope youre right
 
bucky1andonly said:
that simple eh, hmmmm, and here i was googling around the net wasting my time, thanks, hope youre right

It's called http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooke%27s_law"
 
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