Hooke (a unit of measure)

A "hooke" is a unit of measurement used to quantify stiffness or elasticity, specifically in the context of Hooke's Law. Hooke's Law states that the force needed to stretch or compress a spring is proportional to the distance it is stretched or compressed. The "hooke" measures this force per unit of displacement, essentially capturing how resistant an object is to deformation. Though not common in everyday use, it helps engineers and scientists describe and compare the elastic properties of materials and springs in precise terms.