The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring

The video tutorial explores the physics of springs, focusing on calculating the spring constant of a horizontal spring system. It explains the forces involved, including gravity's effect on spring length, and compares this to the human spine's behavior under gravity. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the potential health implications of spinal compression and expansion, especially in space environments.

What is the spring constant of the spring when a 0.025 kg mass is attached and the spring is stretched by 0.045 meters?

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Explain the difference in spring constant values when the spring is hanging vertically versus horizontally.

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Describe how the force of gravity affects the length of an expansion spring when it is vertical.

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What is the role of intervertebral disks in the height difference observed when standing versus lying down?

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What happens to the height of humans when they stand for a long time, and why does this occur?

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How does the height of astronauts change in space, and what causes this change?

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Discuss the effects of spinal expansion and compression associated with space flights.

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