Physics Formula
Hooke's Law Formula Formula
Calculates the restoring force produced by an elastic spring.
Formula Summary
Hooke's Law Formula
Calculates the restoring force produced by an elastic spring.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- F = -kx
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Equation
F = -kx
Variables
- F = spring force
- k = spring constant
- x = displacement
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.