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How does the extension of one spring compare with the extension of two, three and four in parallel?
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G.C.S.E Coursework- Springs Aim How does the extension of one spring compare with the extension of two, three and four in parallel? Prediction From Hooke's law, which states that "the extension of a spring is directly proportional to the load, provided that elastic limit is not exceeded" I predict that the more springs that are in parallel the less the extension will be. If a spring has a load of 1N it will have a certain extension. (x) Two springs in parallel will share the 1N load so each will feel 0.5N. The extension the extension for each one of them will be half the extension for one spring on its own. (x/2) Three springs in parallel will also share 1N load only each one this time will feel 0.33N, and each of their extensions will be one third of what it would be for one spring. (x/3) Finally four springs in parallel sharing...
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