Category: Spring Constant Formula

Suppose we have a spring of 6 cm with a spring constant k. What happens if we split the spring into two bits of equal size? There will be a new spring constant for one of these shorter springs, which will be 2k. More generally, a spring’s spring constant is inversely proportional to the spring’s…

Now, the Spring constant is defined as the force required to restore the spring to its original shape per unit of extension of the spring. This also means that after knowing the spring constant we can easily find how much force is needed to deform the spring. Because if we apply more force than what…

Hooke’s law defines the relation between the force applied and the distance stretched in the spring. The force required to compress or extend a spring is directly proportional to the distance it is extended. This is based on Newton’s third law of motion which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite…

Simple harmonic motion is basically the repeated back and forth movement through a central position, such that the maximum displacement on one side of that position is equal to the maximum displacement on the other side. Each complete vibration’s time interval is the same. The force responsible for the motion is always directed towards the…

Springs are something that all of us are familiar with. We usually see them in pens, toys and other household objects. One of the distinct things that make a spring special is its ability to maintain it’s length even after stretching. It just comes back into its original shape and is fascinating.  In this section,…