Some general concepts im confused about

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Start date Jan 20, 2005
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Air acts as a damping force in oscillatory motions, but it is not typically the primary damping force. Hooke's Law becomes invalid when a spring is stretched beyond its elastic limits, leading to permanent deformation. Additional context is necessary for a more detailed analysis of specific scenarios. Understanding the nuances of damping forces and the limits of Hooke's Law is crucial in physics. Clear definitions and conditions can enhance the accuracy of these concepts.

Jan 20, 2005

nemzy

Are my concepts right?

-air is the damping force in oscillatory motions

also, in what conditions is Hooke's Law invalid?

thanks

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Jan 20, 2005

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More correctly, air is A damping force. In most situations I would not consider it the main damping force.

Hooks law is no longer valid if the spring is streched beyond its elastic limits.

If you want a better answer you will need to provide more details.

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