Hooke's Law and Spring Potential Energy

The purpose of the first portion of this experiment is to find the spring constant for two springs under tension and to verify that the energy stored in a spring is in agreement with what Hooke’s Law predicts. The force applied to the spring is measured using a Force Sensor. The subsequent extension or compression is measured with a Motion Sensor. An analysis of the data produces the spring constant.

The spring is then compressed (or stretched) and released. The kinetic energy transferred to a PAScar is measured and compared to the potential energy lost by the spring.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Hooke’s Law and Spring Potential Experiment

The complete solution for studying the difference between Force and Spring Deformation and investigate both spring compressing and extension.

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