With a deformation of 10 cm, the elastic force generated in the spring is 20N. What is the stiffness of the spring?

univerkov | May 20, 2021 | education

Given: Δx (deformation of a given spring) = 10 cm (in SI system Δx = 0.1 m); Fcont. (elastic force generated in the spring) = 20 N.

To determine the stiffness of a given spring, we use the formula: Fcont. = | k * Δx |, whence k = Fcont. / Δx.

Let’s calculate: k = 20 / 0.1 = 200 N / m.

Answer: The stiffness of a given spring is 200 N / m.

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