Hooke's Law, represented by the equation F = -k s, describes undamped harmonic oscillations, illustrating the relationship between the force (F) applied to an object and its displacement (s) from equilibrium. The constant k, known as the spring constant, quantifies the stiffness of the spring or object involved. This law is fundamental in the study of simple harmonic motion, where objects oscillate around a fixed point due to a restoring force. Additionally, Hooke's Law is applicable in various physics domains, including elasticity and material behavior under stress.
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