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Yes, Hooke’s law has many practical applications across sectors and is regularly used in science and engineering. For instance, if a vehicle manufacturer needs to know how the springs in a car’s suspension system will stretch and compact when engaged, Hooke’s law can describe this.

Because force can change the shape of objects, such as springs, knowing in advance how objects will behave when subjected to force is important.

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