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hooke's law

 

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Noun hooke's law has 1 sense
  1. Hooke's law - (physics) the principle that (within the elastic limit) the stress applied to a solid is proportional to the strain produced
    --1 is a kind of
    law, law of nature

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Hooke's Law

Description:

Hooke's Law is a principle in physics that describes the relationship between the force exerted on an object and the deformation it undergoes. It states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from its equilibrium position.

Examples:

Noun - Scientific Principle:

In accordance with Hooke's Law, the elongation of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied to it.

Noun - Physics:

Hooke's Law is essential in the study of elasticity and mechanical properties of materials.

Noun - Engineering:

Hooke's Law is widely used in civil engineering applications, such as calculating the deformation of structures under load.

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