8 Questions
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between net force and acceleration?
When the net force on a body is equal to zero, the body does not accelerate.
Which term is used to describe a body that is not accelerating and has a net force of zero acting on it?
Mechanical equilibrium
What happens to a body when the net force on it is not equal to zero?
The body accelerates in the direction of the net force.
In Hooke's law, what does the constant factor 'k' represent?
The stiffness of the spring
When did Robert Hooke first state the law of Hooke's law?
1676
In what situations does Hooke's equation hold?
All of the above
What is an elastic body or material that satisfies Hooke's equation called?
Linear-elastic
What Latin phrase did Robert Hooke use to express Hooke's law?
As the extension, so the force
Test your knowledge on mechanical equilibrium and Newton's second law with this quiz. Learn how a body behaves when the net force is zero and explore the concept of acceleration.
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