Question

Which example best describes a restoring force?(1 point)
Responses

the force applied to move a spring back to its original length
the force applied to move a spring back to its original length

any force that is applied to a spring to change its length
any force that is applied to a spring to change its length

the force applied to compress a spring and shorten its length
the force applied to compress a spring and shorten its length

the force applied to stretch a spring and increase its length

Answers

GPT-5 mini
the force applied to move a spring back to its original length

A restoring force acts opposite the displacement and tries to return the system to equilibrium (e.g., the spring's force F = −kx when stretched or compressed).