Hooke’s Law Says that Extension is Proportional to Force Flashcards
1
Q
What is the length of an unstretched metal wire called?
A
It’s natural length
2
Q
What is done if a metal wire is supported at the top?
A
A weight is attached to the bottom and it stretches
3
Q
The weight pulls down with the force F, producing…
A
An equal and opposite force at the support
4
Q
What will this also happen to?
A
Helical springs and any object that will stretch without immediately snapping or deforming
5
Q
What did Robert Hooke discover?
A
That the extension of a stretched wire is proportional to the load, or force
6
Q
When will a metal spring also obey Hooke’s Law?
A
If a pair of opposite forces are applied to each end
7
Q
Check page 10 for apparatus set up
A
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