Question

The measure of a spring’s resistance to being compressed or stretched is the

Answer 1

Answer;

Spring constant

Explanation;

The measure of a spring’s resistance to being compressed or stretched is the spring constant.

• The symbol of spring constant is K, since it is a constant. From the Hooke's law,for a helical spring or any elastic material, the extension force is directly proportional to the extension provided the elastic limit is not exceeded.

• Therefore; the spring constant = Force/extension. That is; K = F/e; where k is the spring constant, F is the extension force and e is the extension.

• Spring constant depicts the resistance of the spring to compressional and stretching forces.

Answer 2

Answer: Spring constant

Explanation:

The stiffness of the spring is determined by its spring constant. It measured in Newtons per meter (N/m).

The spring resists change in its length- either being extended or compressed. It always tends to come back to its original position.

Hooke's law states that force F required to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to its displacement x.

F ∝ x

F = k x

where, k is the spring constant.