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1R10.11: HOOKE'S LAW - COMPRESSING A SPRING

PURPOSE: To demonstrate Hooke's law for a spring under compression.

DESCRIPTION: Add weights to observe that the compression of the spring is proportional to the amount of weight added.

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EQUIPMENT: Spring on stand, five equal weights, meterstick, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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