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Physics

Hooke's Law

Quick fact

Hooke's Law is only valid within the elastic limit; beyond that point, materials deform permanently and the linear relationship breaks down.

Why this is interesting

Why does a spring snap back to its original shape when stretched? Robert Hooke uncovered this predictable behavior in the 17th century, revealing a surprisingly simple linear relationship between force and displacement.