Reminder about Hooke's Law and Metal Springs.

Froehle, Peter

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Publication Date: 1999

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Reminder about Hooke's Law and Metal Springs.

Froehle, Peter

Physics Teacher, v37 n6 p368 Sep 1999

Explains that some metal springs have an initial tension that must be overcome before using the F=kx relationship (Hooke's Law) for experimental calculations in the physics laboratory. (WRM)

Descriptors: Force, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Activities, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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