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Hooke's law sample problems with solutions

1. A graph of force (F) versus elongation (x) shown in figure below. Find the spring constant!
Solution
Hooke's law formula :
k=F/x

F = force (Newton)
k = spring constant (Newton/meter)
x = the change in length (meter)

Spring constant :
k = 10 / 0,02 = 20 / 0,04
k = 500 N/m

2. Determine the spring's constant.

Number Force The change in length
1 5N 1 cm = 0,01 m
2 10 N 2 cm = 0,02 m
3 15 N 3 cm = 0,03 m
4 20 N 4 cm = 0,04 m
Solution
Spring constant :
k=F/x
k = 5 / 0,01 = 10 / 0,02 = 15 / 0,03 = 20 / 0,04
k = 500 N/m

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