Learning From Real Springs
Abstract
Many springs do not obey Hooke's Law because they are constructed to have an intrinsic tension which must be overcome before normal elongation occurs. This property, well-known to engineers, is universally neglected in elementary physics courses. In fact it can be used to enhance learning and to deepen understanding of potential energy.
Department
Physics and AstronomyCollections
Citation
Bassichis, William (2013). Learning From Real Springs. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /147613.