Hooke's Law

States that the extension of a material is directly proportional to the force applied.

The change in shape or size of a material due to the application of forces.

A pair of forces acting in opposite directions on an object, leading to deformation.

A scientist who discovered Hooke's Law in the 17th century.

Denoted as k, it represents the stiffness of an object being stretched and is measured in Nm¯¹.

States that the extension or compression of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied.

Denoted by k in the formula △F = k△x, it represents the spring constant or how stiff the spring is.

Forces that act to stretch an object, such as a spring, in opposite directions.

Forces that act to compress or squash an object, like a spring, from opposite directions.

Most materials, not just metal springs, exhibit behavior that follows Hooke's law up to a certain point.

States that the extension of a material is directly proportional to the force applied.

The point on a force-extension graph beyond which the material will be permanently deformed.

Denoted by k, it represents the stiffness of the object being stretched in Hooke's Law.

The point on a force-extension graph where Hooke's Law ceases to be valid.

Illustrates the relationship between force and extension for a material, showing Hooke's Law followed by a curved region beyond the elastic limit.

Deformation that is reversible, where the material returns to its original shape once the forces are removed.

Deformation that is irreversible, causing the material to be permanently stretched.

Deformation due to tension, where atoms are pulled apart from one another.

Deformation due to compression, where atoms move position relative to one another.

The point up to which a material shows elastic deformation before undergoing plastic deformation.

Process of conducting an experiment to measure the change in length of an object when weights are added to it.

The change in length of an object, calculated as the difference between the new length and the original (natural) length.

A principle stating that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by a certain distance is proportional to that distance.

A thin tag on the object that marks the point where measurements are taken to ensure accuracy.

A straight line drawn on a graph that best represents the relationship between the variables being studied.

Estimating a value within the range of known values based on the existing data points.

Protective eyewear worn during experiments to prevent eye injuries from potential hazards.