Physics (Spring Force)
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- Force created by stretching or compressing a material
- The object is acted on by the force that restores mass back toward its equilibrium position (restoring force)
The force that the spring exerts is in a direction opposite to the displacement of the resting position
- The object is acted on by the force that restores mass back toward its equilibrium position (restoring force)
The force that the spring exerts is in a direction opposite to the displacement of the resting position
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Formula
F = -kx
F: spring force
k: spring constant
x: displacement of spring
F: spring force
k: spring constant
x: displacement of spring
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Units
Newtons (N)
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Scalar/Vector
Vector
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Location
When bungee is stretched
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How it contributes to the catapult
The spring force pulls the arm forward as the bungee returns back to a resting position
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