Hooke's Law & Approach to Solve Numerical Problems Video Lecture | Topper Handwritten Notes & Videos for GATE ME - Mechanical Engineering

1. What is Hooke's Law?$#

Ans. Hooke's Law states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by a certain distance is directly proportional to that distance.

2. How can Hooke's Law be mathematically represented?$#

Ans. Mathematically, Hooke's Law can be represented as F = -kx, where F is the force applied, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position.

3. How can Hooke's Law be used to solve numerical problems?$#

Ans. To solve numerical problems involving Hooke's Law, you can use the formula F = -kx to calculate the force, spring constant, or displacement, depending on the given values in the problem.

4. What are the units of the spring constant in Hooke's Law?$#

Ans. The units of the spring constant (k) in Hooke's Law are N/m (Newton per meter) or kg/s^2 (kilogram per second squared).

5. Can Hooke's Law be applied to other materials besides springs?$#

Ans. Yes, Hooke's Law can be applied to other materials besides springs, as long as the material behaves elastically and follows the linear relationship between force and displacement.