2. Force and Translational Dynamics

Spring Forces — Quiz

Test your understanding of spring forces with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the force exerted by an ideal spring when it is stretched or compressed from its equilibrium length according to Hooke's law?

Question 2

What does the spring constant $k$ tell you about a spring?

Question 3

A spring is stretched $0.20\,\text{m}$ from equilibrium. If $k = 50\,\text{N/m}$, what is the magnitude of the spring force?

Question 4

If a spring is compressed to the left, in which direction does the spring force on the spring block point?

Question 5

Which statement best describes an ideal spring in AP Physics 1?