Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 1.10
Hooke's Law & Springs
Hooke's law and how springs extend under a force.
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Hooke's Law & Springs
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Spec 1.10
What you need to know
- State Hooke's law
- Interpret a force-extension graph
- Describe the springs required practical
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Quick check
Answer each question before opening the answer.
State Hooke's law.
The extension of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied, up to the limit of proportionality.
What is the limit of proportionality?
The point beyond which extension is no longer proportional to the force.
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