spring modulus

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spring modulus [′spriŋ ′mäj·ə·ləs]

(mechanics)

The additional force necessary to deflect a spring an additional unit distance; if a certain spring has a modulus of 100 newtons per centimeter, a 100-newton weight will compress it 1 centimeter, a 200-newton weight 2 centimeters, and so on.

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