springs

Question 1

What is a spring?

Answer 1

A spring is an elastic object that stores mechanical energy.

Question 2

True or False: Springs can only compress and cannot stretch.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The force exerted by a spring is described by ________ law.

Answer 3

Hooke’s

Question 4

What is Hooke’s Law formula?

Answer 4

F = -kx

Question 5

What does ‘k’ represent in Hooke’s Law?

Answer 5

The spring constant

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which type of spring is designed to compress? A) Tension spring B) Compression spring C) Torsion spring

Answer 6

B) Compression spring

Question 7

What type of spring is commonly used in watches?

Answer 7

A mainspring

Question 8

True or False: Torsion springs work by twisting.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the primary application of extension springs?

Answer 9

To provide tension

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The energy stored in a spring when compressed or stretched is called ________ energy.

Answer 10

potential

Question 11

What is the unit of measurement for the spring constant?

Answer 11

N/m (Newtons per meter)

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which type of spring is commonly used in car suspensions? A) Compression spring B) Extension spring C) Torsion spring

Answer 12

A) Compression spring

Question 13

What happens to the potential energy of a spring as it is compressed?

Answer 13

It increases.

Question 14

True or False: Springs can be made from various materials including metal and plastic.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the main difference between a tension spring and a compression spring?

Answer 15

A tension spring is designed to be stretched, while a compression spring is designed to be compressed.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The process of a spring returning to its original shape after being deformed is called ________.

Answer 16

elasticity

Question 17

What is a common use of torsion springs?

Answer 17

To apply torque in devices like clothespins.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which spring would be best for a door closer? A) Extension spring B) Compression spring C) Torsion spring

Answer 18

C) Torsion spring

Question 19

What does a higher spring constant indicate?

Answer 19

The spring is stiffer.

Question 20

True or False: Springs can only be used in mechanical systems.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the term for the maximum amount a spring can be compressed or stretched without permanent deformation?

Answer 21

Elastic limit

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Springs are often used in ________ to absorb shock.

Answer 22

suspension systems

Question 23

What is a common application of compression springs?

Answer 23

In pens to push the ink cartridge out.

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of spring? A) Compression B) Extension C) Contraction

Answer 24

C) Contraction

Question 25

What is the effect of temperature on spring performance?

Answer 25

Temperature changes can affect the spring constant and material properties.