Confused about Spring PE Formula: Hooke's Law vs. 1/2 kx^2
Nov 7, 2010 · The discussion clarifies the distinction between Hooke's Law and the spring potential energy (PE) formula. Hooke's Law is expressed as F = -kx, where F represents force, while the …
Relation Between Spring Constant and Angular Velocity
Nov 17, 2015 · The discussion revolves around the relationship between the spring constant (k), angular velocity (ω), and the time period (T) of an oscillating particle. Participants explore the mathematical …
Is There A Relationship Between Young's Modulus And Spring …
Jan 27, 2013 · The discussion revolves around the potential relationship between Young's modulus and the spring constant, exploring whether a formula exists that connects these two quantities. The …
Leaf Spring Deflection: Calculating Force & Displacement
Dec 3, 2021 · The discussion revolves around calculating the deflection of a leaf spring, focusing on the discrepancies between analytical calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) results. Participants …
How to Calculate the Kinetic Energy of a Moving Spring?
Feb 20, 2009 · The discussion focuses on calculating the kinetic energy of a moving spring, specifically one with mass M, equilibrium length L0, and spring constant k. The kinetic energy is derived by …
Clarifying Hooke's Law: Understanding the Formula and When to Use …
Nov 3, 2014 · Some participants express confusion about the formula for Hooke's Law, noting the difference between F = -kx and F = kx. It is suggested that the negative sign indicates that the force …
Why is the formula for potential energy in a spring 1/2 (kd^2) instead ...
Dec 9, 2009 · The discussion revolves around the formula for potential energy in a spring, specifically why it is expressed as \ ( U = \frac {1} {2} k d^2 \) rather than \ ( U = k d^2 \). Participants are …
Derive the formula for the frequency of a spring - Physics Forums
Nov 27, 2018 · The problem involves two masses, m1 and m2, connected by a spring with a spring constant k, and requires deriving the formula for the frequency of their vibrations along the line …
Where does 1/2 come from in 1/2kx^2? - Physics Forums
Aug 15, 2004 · The discussion centers around the origin of the factor of 1/2 in the potential energy formula PE = 1/2 kx^2, specifically questioning how this factor arises in the context of spring force …
How to Calculate the Resonant Frequency of a Preloaded Spring …
Aug 3, 2009 · The discussion revolves around calculating the resonant frequency of a preloaded spring assembly used in a mechanical face seal. Participants explore the implications of preload and …