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Spring force in physics is described by Hooke's law. This law states that the displacement or deformation of an object is directly proportional to the deforming force applied to it, as long as the deformation is relatively small. This means that if you double the force, the displacement also doubles. Mathematically, this is often expressed as (F = kx), where (F) is the applied force, (x) is the displacement, and (k) is a constant representing the stiffness of the object. This principle applies to elastic materials that return to their original shape once the force is removed. Springs are machine components designed to utilize this elastic property, storing energy when deflected and releasing it when unloaded.12

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