Answer: C
X = Displacement of the spring
Hooke's law: It states that the applied force F is proportional to the displacement of spring .
F ∝ x
Where, x = displacement of spring in meters
F = force, measured in Newtons
In another words The force F is equal to the constant K times the disparagement.
F = k.x
Where k is constant and it depends on elastic material.
Spring has restorative force.
If the spring moves in opposite direction then,
F = - k.x
A negative sign indicates that the spring resists and force is to the left. The compression of the spring is greater than the restoring force.
Example: A mass 'm' stretches a spring at a displacement x.
