Springs (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What does the spring constant () represent?
What does the spring constant () represent?
The spring's stiffness
Which formula represents Hooke's law?
Which formula represents Hooke's law?
What does the gradient of a force-extension graph equal?
What does the gradient of a force-extension graph equal?
The spring constant
A spring with is stretched 0.5 m. What is ?
A spring with is stretched 0.5 m. What is ?
25 J
How does elastic potential energy relate to extension?
How does elastic potential energy relate to extension?
Proportional to extension squared
In a horizontal spring at equilibrium position, what is the energy distribution?
In a horizontal spring at equilibrium position, what is the energy distribution?
100% KE, 0% elastic PE
At maximum compression in a horizontal spring, what percentage is elastic PE?
At maximum compression in a horizontal spring, what percentage is elastic PE?
100%
Which energy forms transform in vertical spring systems?
Which energy forms transform in vertical spring systems?
Gravitational PE, elastic PE, and KE
What does the area under a force-extension graph represent?
What does the area under a force-extension graph represent?
Work done on spring (elastic PE stored)