Question

$f$ $=$ $-kx$, the negative sign in the equation indicates

• A. this force is in same side of the force applied
• B. this force is in opposite side of the force applied
• C. this force is perpendicular side of the force applied
• D. all

Answer 1

The correct option is B this force is in opposite side of the force applied

The given equation is $\overrightarrow{F}=-k\overrightarrow{x}$

This implies that the force acting on the object is in the opposite direction to the displacement.