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Unit 3_ Forces Criterion B Summative

The document outlines an experiment to investigate how different weights affect the extension of a spring. It details the apparatus, variables, method, and expected outcomes, concluding that increased weight leads to greater extension due to gravitational force. Additionally, it highlights an evaluation of the experiment's setup, noting that the spring's positioning affected measurement accuracy.

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Unit 3_ Forces Criterion B Summative

The document outlines an experiment to investigate how different weights affect the extension of a spring. It details the apparatus, variables, method, and expected outcomes, concluding that increased weight leads to greater extension due to gravitational force. Additionally, it highlights an evaluation of the experiment's setup, noting that the spring's positioning affected measurement accuracy.

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Unit 3: Forces Criterion B Summative Assessment

Title: Effect of weights on length of spring


Apparatus
1. Spring 2. Ruler 3. Retort stand

4. Weight 5. Clamp

Aim
To find out how different amounts of weights affect the length of spring extended.

Complete sections 1 to 6 below.

Section 1: Prediction

If weights are added to the spring, then

the length of the spring will increase, because

gravity pulls objects to the earth’s core and the heavier something is, the greater the gravitational
force acting on it.

Section 2: Identifying Variables

List the variables and give an explanation of


Independent variable (IV) and outline how you will manipulate the IV

The independent variable in this experiment is the weight added to the spring. It will be manipulated by
adding 50g of weight first then adding 50g more to the subsequent rounds.

Dependent variable (DV) and why you measure the DV

The dependent variable is the length of spring extended when weights are added to it.
The length of the spring needs to be measured to find out how adding weights affect the extension.

1
Controlled variables (CV) and how you will control these variables

1) The same spring needs to be used throughout the experiment.


2) The same material for the weights.
3) Same distance from the ground to place the spring.

Section 3: Method
1) Tighten the clamp to the retort stand.
2) Hang the spring on the clamp.
3) Measure the length of the spring.
4) Hang/hook the 50g weight on the spring.
5) Measure the length of spring to find the amount of extension.
6) Record the amount of extension in a table.
7) Repeat steps 4 to 6 with an increment of 50g weights.

Section 4: Recording your results (Draw a table in the space provided below and record
your results)

Weight (g) Length (cm)

50

100

150

Section 5: Considering your results/conclusions


This experiment shows that added weights will lengthen the spring. This is due to
gravity pulling the weight down. The greater the weight, the stronger the gravitational
force.

Section 6: Evaluation

The spring was positioned in an angle which resulted in the length of the spring not
being able to be measured correctly. It was lopsided.
The spring should have been hanged in such a way which allows the length to be
measured accurately from any angle starting from the top to the bottom.

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