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Physics

Year 8
Springs (Hooke’s law)
Year 7
Learning objective

To investigate how the extension of a spring depends on the


force applied.
Success criteria

I can
 accurately collect and record data on the extension of a
spring under different applied forces.
 identify the relationship between the force applied and the
spring's extension.
Lab safety instructions
 Using equipments
 Handle springs gently: Don't pull or stretch them beyond their limits, as they can break or
launch objects with unexpected force.
 Be careful with clamps and stands: Make sure they are securely fastened and stable before
attaching anything.

Remember:
 Science is fun, but safety is always the top priority!
Hypothesis

 A hypothesis is like a super educated guess! Before you do an experiment, you


use your knowledge and the clues you have to make a prediction about what you
think will happen. Example: "I think plants will grow taller if they get more
sunlight."
Remember, a good hypothesis is:
 Specific: It makes a clear prediction about what will happen.
 Testable: You can design an experiment to test it.
 Based on evidence: You have some reason to believe it might be true.
Method:
Set up the apparatus.
1. Draw the observation table.
2. Add a 50 g mass to the hanger and record the spring
length. Note down the length of the wire in the observation
table for the corresponding mass.
3. Calculate the extension (the difference).
4. Add another 50 g mass and record the new spring length.
5. Repeat by adding 50 g masses until 250 g is reached.
Phet simulation link

 Masses and Springs (colorado.edu)


Result Table:
The Mass ( g) Initial New Extension(cm) =

number Length(cm) Length(cm) New Length – Initial

of length

observat

ion
Note down your conclusion

In our experiment we………. a spring. We used a


…………….. to measure the …………..of the spring each
time . We found the spring stretched …… when we added
more masses.
………….. says that the………….of a spring is directly
proportional to the applied force.

(ruler, stretched, further, length, extension, Hooke’s law)


Note down your conclusion

In our experiment, we stretched a spring. We used a ruler to


measure the length of the spring each time we added more
masses. We found the spring stretched further when we
added more masses. Hooke's Law says that the extension of
a spring is directly proportional to the applied force.
(ruler, stretched, further, length, extension, Hooke’s law)
Identify the variables:
a. Independent: ------------------------------------------------------------
b. Dependent: --------------------------------------------------------------
c. Controlled: --------------------------------------------------------------
Identify the variables
 The independent variable is the one you intentionally change or
manipulate.
 The dependent variable is the one you measure to observe the effect of
the independent variable.
 Controlled variables are kept constant to ensure that any changes in the
dependent variable are solely due to the independent variable.
 By carefully controlling these variables, you can create a reliable and
valid experiment to test the hypothesis about the relationship between
mass and spring extension.
Identify the variables:

a. Independent: Mass added to the spring (measured in grams or kilogram)


b. Dependent: Extension of the spring (measured in meters or centimeters)
c. Controlled:
 Type of spring (e.g., material, thickness, coil diameter)
 Gravity (by conducting the experiment in the same location)
 Temperature (by keeping the room temperature constant)
 Method of measuring extension (by using the same ruler or measuring device accurately)
 Starting position of the mass (by ensuring it's always attached at the same point on the spring)
 External vibrations or disturbances (by performing the experiment on a stable surface)
Progress check
Check your response

 6 cm
 The extension of the spring is directly proportional to the force.
Scientific Vocabulary
Self assessment

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