Question
Hooke’s law is described mathematically using the formula
F
s
p
=
−
k
x
. Which statement is correct about the spring force,
F
s
p
?(1 point)
Responses
It is a vector quantity.
It is a vector quantity.
It is always a positive force.
It is always a positive force.
It is the force that displaces the spring.
It is the force that displaces the spring.
It is larger than the applied force.
F
s
p
=
−
k
x
. Which statement is correct about the spring force,
F
s
p
?(1 point)
Responses
It is a vector quantity.
It is a vector quantity.
It is always a positive force.
It is always a positive force.
It is the force that displaces the spring.
It is the force that displaces the spring.
It is larger than the applied force.
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement about the spring force, \( F_{sp} \), according to Hooke's Law (\( F_{sp} = -kx \)) is:
**It is a vector quantity.**
The spring force can be positive or negative depending on the direction of the displacement \( x \) from the equilibrium position, and it always acts in the opposite direction to the displacement. Thus, it is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
**It is a vector quantity.**
The spring force can be positive or negative depending on the direction of the displacement \( x \) from the equilibrium position, and it always acts in the opposite direction to the displacement. Thus, it is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.