Hooke's Law

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Within the elastic limit of a solid material, the deformation (strain) produced by a force (stress) of any kind is proportional to the force. If the elastic limit is not exceeded, the material returns to it original shape and size after the force is removed, other it remains deformed or stretched. The force at which the material exceeds its elastic limit is called 'limit of proportionality.' Discovered in 1676 by the UK scientist and inventor Robert Hooke (1635-1703). See also elastic modulus.

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Hooke's law explained the process to the managers who were not adept in understanding the chemical complexity of the materials.
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We studied Hooke's Law and it made me really sleepy, so I decided to call it quits and go get some pizza.
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The engineer used Hooke's law to help calculate the effect of stress caused by wind load on a building he was designing.
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