Question
Use Hooke's law equation to answer the question
F_sp =-kx
WHat happens to the displacement vector x when the spring constant k has a higher value and the applied force F_sp remains constant
it remains the same
it changes its direction
it decreases in magnitude
it increases in magitude
F_sp =-kx
WHat happens to the displacement vector x when the spring constant k has a higher value and the applied force F_sp remains constant
it remains the same
it changes its direction
it decreases in magnitude
it increases in magitude
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GPT 3.5
The displacement vector x refers to the change in position or elongation of the spring from its equilibrium position. According to Hooke's law equation, for a constant applied force (F_sp), if the spring constant (k) has a higher value, the displacement vector x will decrease in magnitude.
This means that when the spring constant is increased, the spring becomes stiffer and requires a smaller displacement to counteract the same applied force. Therefore, the displacement vector x will be smaller compared to when the spring constant is lower.
This means that when the spring constant is increased, the spring becomes stiffer and requires a smaller displacement to counteract the same applied force. Therefore, the displacement vector x will be smaller compared to when the spring constant is lower.