Question
What is Force Constant (Spring Constant)?
Answer
Force Constant (Spring Constant) – We know that, defining equation of SHM is a = -ω2 x, also a = F/m ∴ F/m = – ω2 x ⇒ F = -mω2x ⇒ (F = -kx) k is called spring constant or force constant. Also, k = mω2.
