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Question 7 • Physics

Which is a correct description of Hooke’s law?

Answer
A
The force applied to a spring equals the spring constant divided by the displacement.
B
The spring constant of a spring equals the displacement divided by the force applied.
C
The force applied to a spring equals the product of the spring constant and the displacement.
D
The spring constant of a spring equals the product of the force applied and the displacement.

Explanation

Hooke’s law states that the force on a spring is proportional to its displacement from its resting position: F = kx, where F is force, k is the spring constant, and x is displacement. Thus, the force equals the product of the spring constant and the displacement. The spring constant is not displacement divided by force, as choice B suggests.

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