Hooke’s Law is a fundamental principle in physics and engineering that describes the relationship between the force applied to a material and the resulting deformation (change in length or shape) of that material within the elastic limit. It is particularly important in the study of materials used in aircraft design.
The formula for Hooke’s Law is as follows:
- F represents the force applied to the material in newtons (N).
- k is the material’s stiffness or the spring constant in newtons per meter (N/m).
- ΔL is the change in length or deformation of the material from its original length in meters (m).