In a previous question-and-answer sequence, the spring constant ( k ) for a car’s shock absorbers was determined. Interestingly enough, when the net force exerted by all four shock absorbers was determined, an entirely different spring constant of ( k’ ) was derived. Why would the fraction of the system’s net force ( ¼ FsContinue reading “SOLIDS: Stress”
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SOLIDS: The Potential Energy of a Spring
An unbalanced force that influences the motion of an object will cause it to experience an acceleration ( a ). If such an object is opposed by some equal and opposite force ( F ), it will move with a constant velocity ( v ). Maintenance of this type of motion requires energy ( JContinue reading “SOLIDS: The Potential Energy of a Spring”
SOLIDS: Elasticity
When a force is applied to an object, it responds in a manner that is dependent upon its molecular composition. Some objects are easily ( and permanently ) deformed by forces applied to them. In other cases, an object will recoil and return to its original form after being temporarily deformed by a force. ObjectsContinue reading “SOLIDS: Elasticity”
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