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.
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
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