In Hooke's law, Fspring=kΔx, what does the ∆x stand for?

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the constant of gravity

the constant of gravity

the elastic constant, a number that tells the relative strength of the spring

the elastic constant, a number that tells the relative strength of the spring

the distance the spring stretches

the distance the spring stretches

the amount of force acting on the spring

the amount of force acting on the spring

1 answer

In Hooke's law, \( F_{\text{spring}} = k \Delta x \), the \( \Delta x \) stands for the distance the spring stretches (or compresses) from its equilibrium position.