The spring constant, represented by the symbol k, is a measure of how stiff or flexible a spring is. It determines the amount of force required to stretch or compress a spring by a certain distance.
Related terms
Hooke's Law: Hooke's Law states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from its equilibrium position.
Elastic Potential Energy: Elastic potential energy refers to the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed.
Simple Harmonic Motion: Simple harmonic motion refers to the back-and-forth motion exhibited by an object when it experiences a restoring force proportional to its displacement from equilibrium.