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The document summarizes an experiment to verify Hooke's law. A spring is attached to a holder and masses are added to extend the spring. The initial and final positions of the pointer are recorded. A graph of force versus extension shows a straight line passing through the origin, indicating the quantities are directly proportional in accordance with Hooke's law. The slope of the line gives the spring constant. The experiment confirms the spring obeys Hooke's law over the tested range and does not exceed its elastic limit.

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The document summarizes an experiment to verify Hooke's law. A spring is attached to a holder and masses are added to extend the spring. The initial and final positions of the pointer are recorded. A graph of force versus extension shows a straight line passing through the origin, indicating the quantities are directly proportional in accordance with Hooke's law. The slope of the line gives the spring constant. The experiment confirms the spring obeys Hooke's law over the tested range and does not exceed its elastic limit.

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Date:December 18,2020

Lab Experiment 3: 


Topic: Hooke’s Law 
Objective:To verify Hooke’s law.
Theory: If a straight line graph passes through the origin,it shows that the quantities are directly
proportional.
 Apparatus: Meter stick, spring,holder, slotted masses, pointer, retort stand, set square.
 Diagram:

Procedure:
1. Set the apparatus as shown in the diagram ensuring that the metre rule is vertical and the pointer is at
right angles to the spring and horizontal.
2. Make sure the zero side of the rule is at the top and the pointer is moving directly over the scale.
3. Place the holder onto the spring and record the reading Lo, the position of the pointer, on the metre rule
without any slotted masses.
4. Continually add Masses, m, and each time record the pointer position Lf (loading).
5. Obtain at least 8 readings for L.
6. Plot a graph of Force versus extension. 

Table: 
Mass(g Force/N Initial length, Final Extension,x,/cm
) Lo,/cm length ,Lf/cm [Lf – Lo]
0  0  50  50  0
 
 50  0.49  50  58  8

100  0.98  50  66  16


 
 150  1.47  50  74  24

200  1.96  50  80  30

 250  2.45  50  90  40

275  2.695  50  93  43


 
 300  2.94 50   97  47
Calculations: [ gradient]

m=2.205-1.225 / 35.4-19.8

=0.98 / 11.2

=0.087

Discussion:

1. What force produces an extension of 1.3cm? 0.0737 N


2. Is F proportional to e? verify your answer?
In the graph above f is proportional to e. This is so because a straight line graph which passes
through the origin means that f is proportional to e.
3. Does your system obey Hooke’s Law?
Yes my system obeys the Hooke’s Law because the line passes through the origin.
4. What is the meaning of the graph gradient?
The gradient of a Force vs extension graph indicates the spring constant and also the steepness of
slope of the graph.
5. What would you observe if the spring was permanently set?
I would observe that the spring had exceeded its limit of proportionality because of too much mass
being put on it.
6. Was the elastic limit exceeded?
No

Precautions: (no less than two)


1. Ensure that the masses being placed on the spring are correct.
2. Ensure that the position of the ruler is constant.
Sources of errors: ( no less than two)

1. Position of the ruler was altered.


2. The spring may not have been measured correctly after a mass as taken from it.

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