Practical: Hooke's Law with a spring

Question 1

What are the Steps?

Answer 1

use a weighted stand and attach a clamp onto this

attach a spring

measure the length of the spring (with an accurate mm ruler) when no load is applied. Ensure the ruler is vertical and measure the spring at eye level

add one mass at a time and allow the spring to come to rest, then measure the new length.

Repeat until you have enough measurements (no less than six)

repeat this whole process 3 times

Get an average value for the length of the spring for each applied weight

plot a force-extension graph