Mechanics

Hooke's Law

Spring force F = kx

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restx = 0.30 m

Parameters (m = 1 kg)

F=−kx=−15.0 NF = -kx = -15.0\,\text{N}

live force F = 15.0 N

• Spring force is proportional to displacement and points back to rest • Stiffer spring (larger k) → faster oscillation • The mass oscillates harmonically about the rest position