The force applied to a spring is directly proportional to its change in length, according to Hooke's Law. This means that the greater the force applied, the greater the change in length of the spring.
The length of a spring can be increased by applying a force to stretch it. This can be done by pulling or pushing on the ends of the spring, or by hanging weights from it. The amount of force needed to stretch the spring depends on its stiffness or spring constant.
The stiffness of a spring, measured by its spring constant, is inversely proportional to its length. This means that a shorter spring will have a higher stiffness and require more force to stretch it compared to a longer spring.
No, a spring has a maximum elastic limit beyond which it cannot be stretched without permanently deforming or breaking. This limit is determined by the material and design of the spring.
The work done to stretch a spring can be calculated by multiplying the force applied to the spring by the distance it is stretched. This can be expressed as W = Fd, where W is the work done, F is the force applied, and d is the distance the spring is stretched.