A force-extension curve is useful only when each plotted point obeys the rule. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

highlighted = computed this step

Every force-extension point is checked

The line uses slope 1 newton per metre. A 2 metre extension has 2 newtons.

12=21\cdot2=2
Force extension lineEach displayed point is tied to the checked linear training slope.pointpointslope

The selected point uses the same rule

The selected 6 metre extension carries 6 newtons.

16=61\cdot6=6
Force extension lineEach displayed point is tied to the checked linear training slope.pointpointslope