GCSE Combined Science · key term

Hooke's law

Definition

The relationship $F = ke$ : force and extension are directly proportional, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.

Used by AQA and Edexcel

Specification 6.5.3 · Paper 6

Paper 5, Paper 6

The extension of an elastic object is directly proportional to the applied force, up to its limit of proportionality: $F = kx$ .
For Hooke's law, that line also passes through the origin: zero applied force gives zero extension.
Revise: Elasticity and springs

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GCSE Combined Science · key term

The relationship $F = ke$ : force and extension are directly proportional, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.

Used by AQA and Edexcel

Specification 6.5.3 · Paper 6

Paper 5, Paper 6

The extension of an elastic object is directly proportional to the applied force, up to its limit of proportionality: $F = kx$ .
For Hooke's law, that line also passes through the origin: zero applied force gives zero extension.
Revise: Elasticity and springs

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