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Definition and Explanation of Spring Constant

The document explains the concept of spring constants and their role in simple harmonic motion (SHM), particularly in the context of shock absorbers for cars. It illustrates how to calculate the required spring constant using Hooke's law, given a scenario where each shock absorber must support a weight of 250 kilograms. The minimum spring constant needed for the shock absorbers is determined to be at least 4,900 newtons per meter.

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Definition and Explanation of Spring Constant

The document explains the concept of spring constants and their role in simple harmonic motion (SHM), particularly in the context of shock absorbers for cars. It illustrates how to calculate the required spring constant using Hooke's law, given a scenario where each shock absorber must support a weight of 250 kilograms. The minimum spring constant needed for the shock absorbers is determined to be at least 4,900 newtons per meter.

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Definition and Explanation of Spring

Constant
Simple Harmonious motion i.e. SHM is a veritably intriguing
type of stir. It's constantly applied in the oscillatory motion of
the objects. Springs generally have SHM. Springs have their
own native “ spring constants'' which define how stiff they are.
Hooke's law is a notorious law that explains the SHM and
gives a formula for the force applied using spring constant.For
example, ask if a group of car designers will knock on your
door and help develop a suspension system. "Of course," you
say. They say the car weighs 1,000 kilograms and requires the
use of four shock absorbers, each 0.5 meters long. How strong
should the feathers be? Assuming these shock absorbers use
springs, each must support a weight of at least 250 kilograms:
F = mg = (250 kg) (9.8 m / s2) = 2,450 N
Where F is the force, m is the mass of the object, g is the
gravitational acceleration, 9.8 meters / sec2. The spring in the
shock absorber will, at a minimum, have to give you 2,450
newtons of force at the maximum compression of 0.5 meters.
What does this mean the spring constant should be? In order
to figure out how to calculate the spring constant, we must
remember what Hooke`s law says:
F = –kx
Now, we need to rework the equation so that we are
calculating for the missing metric, which is the spring constant,
or k.
The springs used in the shock absorbers must have spring
constants of at least 4,900 newtons per meter.

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