Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 1 - First-Order Differential Equations - 1.1 Differential Equations Everywhere - True-False Review - Page 11: m

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

The restoring force of a spring is equal to $F=-kx$, which is proportional to the displacement. However, the force is directed opposite the direction of displacement, since the force is negative.
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