How to Calculate and Solve for Extension | Hooke’s Law
Last Updated on June 7, 2024
The image above represents extension. Two essential parameters, the Elastic Constant (k) and Force (F), are needed to calculate extension with Hooke’s law.
The formula for calculating extension with Hooke’s law:
e = F/k
Where:
e = Extension
F = Force
k = Elastic Constant
Let’s solve an example;
Given that the force is 18 and the elastic constant is 2. Find the extension?
This implies that;
F = Force = 18
k = Elastic Constant = 2
e = F/k
That is, e = 18 / 2
e = 9
Therefore, the extension is 9 m.
How to Calculate Extension Using Hooke’s Law With Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the extension.
To get the answer and workings of the extension using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Mechanical Properties under Materials and Metallurgical
So, Click on Hooke’s Law under Mechanical Properties
Now, Click on Extension under Hooke’s Law
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the extension according to the respective parameter which is the Elastic Constant (k) and Force (F).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Elastic Constant (k) is 18 and Force (F) is 2.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the extension and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
