L Lina New member Sep 22, 2009 #1 Will the graph of 1) Spring force vs. length of spring and 2) Spring force vs. extension look the same? Because I read that the length of the spring won't change the amount of force? Thanks in advance.
Will the graph of 1) Spring force vs. length of spring and 2) Spring force vs. extension look the same? Because I read that the length of the spring won't change the amount of force? Thanks in advance.
L Leut. Dan Taylor New member Sep 22, 2009 #2 According to Hooke's law, an ideal spring (what you're dealing with) exerts a force that ONLY depends on the extension of the spring, not the length. So as far as you are concerned, the length of the spring has no impact on the force.
According to Hooke's law, an ideal spring (what you're dealing with) exerts a force that ONLY depends on the extension of the spring, not the length. So as far as you are concerned, the length of the spring has no impact on the force.
