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1.) The force only depends on position. | 1.) The force only depends on position. | ||
| − | 2.) The work done is independent of path ( <math>\vec \nabla \times \vec F = 0</math>) | + | 2.) The work done is independent of path ( <math>\vec \nabla \times \vec F = 0</math> in 1-D and 3-D) |
=Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)= | =Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)= | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 30 September 2014
Hooke's Law
The Force exerted by a spring is proportional to the spring displacement from equilibrium and is directed towards restoring the equilibrium condition. (a linear restoring force).
In 1-D this force may be written as
Is this a conservative force?
1.) The force only depends on position.
2.) The work done is independent of path ( in 1-D and 3-D)