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AP Physics 1 / Introductory
Simple Harmonic Motion
OS-AP-16-TP3 · OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e
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Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited (Problem 3)
In the formula
F
=
−
k
x
, what does the minus sign indicate?
A
It indicates that the restoring force is in the direction of the displacement.
B
It indicates that the restoring force is in the direction opposite the displacement.
C
It indicates that mechanical energy in the system decreases when a system undergoes oscillation.
D
None of the above
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