Elastic Forces

Elastic forces are the restoring forces that occur when an object is deformed, such as when it is stretched or compressed. According to Hooke's Law, the force exerted by an elastic material is proportional to its deformation; for example, pulling on a spring will cause it to stretch, and the spring will push back with a force that attempts to return it to its original shape. This concept is crucial in understanding how materials behave under stress and is fundamental in fields ranging from engineering to sports.