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Hooke's law

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

the principle that the stress applied to a solid is directly proportional to the strain produced. This law describes the behavior of springs and solids stressed within their elastic limit.

Equivalents

2 more languages
Italianolegge di Hooke
Русскийзако́н Гука

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hookeared sculpin Hooked hooked bracket Hookedness hooker Hooker cell

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