Is the spring constant on the moon the same as the spring constant on Earth?

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The spring constant, k, is not affected by the moon's lower gravity or vacuum conditions, meaning it remains the same as on Earth. The relationship between force and displacement indicates that k should be consistent across both environments. However, factors such as temperature changes, work hardening, and exceeding the linear stress-strain limit could influence k. Overall, the spring constant is considered a material property that does not vary with location. Thus, the spring constant on the moon is the same as on Earth.
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is the same as the spring constant on Earth right? My reasoning is that since Force is directly proportional to displacement, the k would remain the same. But we don't know that k is constant so I don't think that is a solid proof...
 
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Yes, nothing is different on the moon beyond having a lower gravity and lots of vacuum. The only things that would affect k would be temperature, work hardening or being pulled out too far, past its linear stress-strain point.
 

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