Intro to Springs (Hooke's Law) definitions Flashcards
Intro to Springs (Hooke's Law) definitions
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Spring Constant A measure of a spring's stiffness, indicating the force needed to change its length by one meter, with units in Newtons per meter (N/m). Deformation The change in length of a spring from its original length, either by compression or stretching. Restoring Force The force exerted by a spring to return to its original length, acting opposite to the direction of deformation. Equilibrium The state where the forces on a spring balance out, resulting in no net force and no acceleration. Hooke's Law The principle stating that the force exerted by a spring is proportional to its deformation, expressed as F = -kx. Newton's Third Law The law stating that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Vertical Spring A spring oriented vertically, where its deformation is influenced by gravitational force on an attached mass. Compression The act of shortening a spring's length by applying a force. Stretching The act of elongating a spring's length by applying a force. Relaxed Position The state of a spring when it is at its original length, with no deformation. Force of Spring The force exerted by a spring, calculated as the product of the spring constant and deformation. Mass The quantity of matter in an object, which influences the gravitational force acting on a spring. Gravitational Force The force exerted by the Earth on a mass, calculated as the product of mass and gravitational acceleration. Oscillation The repetitive variation in position of a spring around its equilibrium point when disturbed. Force Constant Another term for spring constant, indicating the stiffness of a spring.