Elastic Force

Definition

The force exerted by a stretched or compressed elastic material, such as a spring, that tries to restore the material to its original shape.

Related terms

Hooke's Law: A principle stating that the force exerted by an elastic material is directly proportional to the amount of deformation.

Spring Constant: A measure of how stiff or flexible an elastic material is.

Elastic Potential Energy: The energy stored in an elastic material when it is stretched or compressed.