Force-Distance Graphs
If a force F acts on an object and it moves a disatcen of s in the direction of the force, the work done on the object by the force W = Fs.

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Key terms in this lesson
- Hooke's law
- The extension of a spring or wire is directly proportional to the force applied, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.
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