When considering applied forces and spring response, which of the following statements is NOT true?

The focus of the question is on the relationship between applied forces, spring compression, and restoring forces. The correct statement is that a stronger restoring force occurs when the spring is compressed or stretched a greater distance, not less. According to Hooke’s Law, the restoring force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the distance it is compressed or stretched from its equilibrium position. Therefore, as the distance of compression or extension increases, the restoring force also increases.

Greater applied force correlates with greater compression of the spring, confirming that the relationship between applied force and compression is a direct one. The internal restoring force that springs possess acts to return them to their original shape after being deformed, which is fundamental to understanding how springs function in mechanics.

In the context of the other option mentioning Chuck Norris, it humorously suggests a type of reaction that is not related to the principles of physics being discussed in the context of spring mechanics. Thus, while this statement is playful in nature, it doesn't provide a valid representation of spring behavior or forces applied to them.