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- Source :
- Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2019. 3p.
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Elasticity is the ability of an object or material to return to its normal shape after experiencing elongation (lengthening) or compression (shortening) due to tension. An object is considered more elastic if it can be returned to its original shape more precisely. One example of an elastic object is the spring. When a spring is stretched or compressed, it exerts a restoring force that returns it to its beginning length. Hooke’s law states that this restoring force (F) is proportional to the amount (x) by which it is stretched or compressed:
- Subjects :
- Simple machines
Springs (Mechanisms)
Hooke's law
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- Database :
- Research Starters
- Journal :
- Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science
- Publication Type :
- Reference
- Accession number :
- 125600028