Answer:
The scientific principle you're referring to is likely Hooke's Law, which states that the amount of deformation (strain) of a material is directly proportional to the force (stress) applied to it, up to a certain limit. The formula for Hooke's Law is:
F = kx
Where:
F = force (in Newtons, N)
k = spring constant (in Newtons per meter, N/m)
x = deformation (in meters, m)
To determine how much force is required to deform an object, you need to know the spring constant (k) of the material, which varies depending on the material's properties.
Additionally, the amount of force required to deform an object also depends on the material's yield strength, which is the point at which the material begins to plastically deform.
If you could provide more information about the object and the material it's made of, I can help you better understand the force required to deform it.