Required Practical: Force & Extension Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the required practical activity “Force and Extension”?

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The purpose is to investigate the relationship between force and extension for a spring.

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What materials are required for the “Force and Extension” practical activity?

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Materials include:
a spring with loops at each end
a meter ruler
a suitable pointer (such as a splint and tape)
a weight stack
a clamp stand
clamps and bosses
an object to weigh.

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What should be done before conducting the practical activity with new springs?

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New springs should be extended under a suitable load for a short while.

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How is the extension of the spring measured during the practical activity?

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The extension is measured as the increase in length from the original length of the spring.

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What is the relationship between force and extension described by in the required practical activity?

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The relationship between force and extension is described by Hooke’s Law.

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State Hooke’s Law

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For an object behaving elastically, the extension is directly proportional to the force applied, provided that the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.

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