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Finding the Spring Constant (k) and Gravity (g) using Hooke’s Law and the Laws of Simple Harmonic Motion
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Finding the Spring Constant (k) and Gravity (g) using Hooke's Law and the Laws of Simple Harmonic Motion Aim: In this investigation I will calculate an estimate for the spring constant of a certain spring. To do this I will use Hooke's Law - F = k e I will then use the laws of simple harmonic motion to get a better estimate and compare the two results. The equation that I will use is below: T = 2? Plan: To use Hooke's Law to calculate k I will need to find the extension of the spring when a certain force is hanging from it. To use the simple harmonic motion formula I will need to time the period (T) of the oscillations of the spring when a certain mass is hanging from it. To calculate gravity (g) I will need the square of the period (T2) and the extension of the spring for each mass as...
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