Inference : The extension of the spring depends on the weight or force acting on it.

Hypothesis : The extension of the spring is directly proportional to the stretching force.
Aim : To investigate the relationship between the extension of a spring and the stretching
force
Variables; Manipulated : Weight of load, F
Responding : Spring extension, x
Fixed : Force constant of the spring, k
List of : Spring, pin, slotted weight, weight holder, retort stand with clamp, metre rule,
apparatus plasticine.
and material
Arrangement
of apparatus

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Procedure :
1. Set up the apparatus as shown in figure above.
2. The initial position of the pin, l0 is noted.
3. A slotted weight of mass 50 g is hooked onto the weight holder. The new position of
the pin, l is recorded.
4. The extension of the spring is calculated from the formula: x= l – l0
5. Step 3 and 4 is repeated with the slotted weight 100 g, 150 g, 200 g and 250 g.

Results :
Load, Stretching force, Position of pin, Spring extension,
m F = mg l x = (l – l0)
(kg) (N) (cm) (cm)
0.05 0.5
0.10 1.0
0.15 1.5
0.20 2.0
0.25 2.5
(Graph)
Discussion 1. Care should be taken so that the spring is not stretching by excessive weights.
Explain this.

2. Describe the graph that you have plotted.

3. Write a relationship between the force and the extension of the spring.

Conclusion :
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