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Homework Statement
Since a real spring has mass, if another mass was attached to it, would the spring exert a greater force on the mass and have a smaller stretch, versus if this spring was an ideal spring?
A real spring is a physical object made of a material that can be stretched or compressed, while an ideal spring is a theoretical concept with no mass or resistance to deformation.
The forces of a real spring are affected by factors such as the material it is made of, its mass, and external forces, while an ideal spring has a constant force regardless of these factors.
The stretches of a real and ideal spring can be compared by their respective spring constants. A higher spring constant indicates a stiffer spring, while a lower spring constant indicates a more elastic spring.
The relationship between force and stretch in a real spring is described by Hooke's Law, which states that the force applied to a spring is directly proportional to its stretch or compression.
Understanding real vs ideal springs is important in various fields such as engineering, physics, and materials science. It allows for accurate predictions and calculations in designing and using springs for various applications.