Questions tagged 'Spring Constant'
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An archer pulls her bowstring back 0.400 m by exerting a force that increases uniformly from zero to 300 N.?
An archer pulls her bowstring back by 0.400 m, exerting a force that increases uniformly from 0 N to 300 N. (a) What is the equivalent spring constant of the bow, expressed in N/m? (b) How much work i...
How to calculate extension using hooke’s law?
Hello, I am given a load (N) and a corresponding length (mm). For example, a load of 1N results in a length of 58mm. I need to calculate the extension using Hooke’s Law. My understanding is that the r...
Oct 30, 2024
What force is exerted if the spring constant is 160 N/m?
An orthodontic spring, connected between the upper and lower jaws, is adjusted so that it exerts no force when the mouth is open. However, when the patient closes their mouth, the spring compresses by...