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Title: Hooke's Law and Vibrations

Objectives:

- Observe the linear relationship between force and displacement for a spring (Hooke's Law)

- Measure the spring constant of a spring

- Study vibrations of a mass-spring system

- Determine the period and frequency of oscillations

Materials Needed:

- Spring

- Slotted masses (set of hanging masses)

- Measuring tape/meter stick

- Force sensor or scale

- Stopwatch or timer

Procedure Part 1: Hooke's Law

1. Hang the spring vertically from a support rod. Attach a slotted mass hanger to the end of
the spring.

2. Record the position of the static equilibrium point with no masses on the hanger.

3. Add a known mass to the hanger and measure the displacement of the spring from the
equilibrium position.

4. Record the mass and corresponding displacement in a data table.

5. Repeat step 4 for a range of different mass values, ensuring the spring remains within the
linear region.

6. Calculate the force applied by each mass using F = mg.

7. Plot a graph of force (F) vs displacement (x) and determine if it shows a linear relationship.

8. Find the spring constant (k) from the slope of the F vs x graph using Hooke's Law: F = kx

Procedure Part 2: Vibrations

1. Remove all but one of the slotted masses from the hanger.

2. Displace the mass vertically and release it to start the oscillations.

3. Use a stopwatch to measure the time for 10 complete oscillation cycles.

4. Calculate the period (T) by dividing the time for 10 cycles by 10.

5. Calculate the frequency (f) as f = 1/T


6. Optionally, vary the mass and measure the new period to see if it depends on mass.

Questions/Analysis:

1. Does the F vs x graph show a linear relationship as expected? Discuss any sources of error.

2. How does the calculated spring constant compare to the value provided by the
manufacturer (if known)?

3. Does the period depend on the mass or the amplitude? Test this prediction experimentally.

4. Calculate the maximum kinetic energy and maximum potential energy of the oscillating
mass. Show that KE + PE = constant.

This provides an overview for the key sections of procedures and analysis for the Hooke's Law
and Vibrations lab. More details, diagrams, and specific instructions can be added as
needed.

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