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My aim in this experiment is to find out how force affects the extension of a spring.
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How does force affect the extension of a spring? Aim My aim in this experiment is to find out how force affects the extension of a spring. Background Information Springs are used as force-measuring instruments in everyday life, for example in spring balances and Newton meters. They are also used in watches, toys, cycles, cars and trampolines. It is important to know how much force springs can bear so that these things can be safe for people to use. Springs are used so much in everyday life because they are elastic. This means that when a force is exerted onto them they will change shape (stretch) and when the force is removed the spring will regain its original shape. There is a relationship between the force exerted on the spring and the extension of the spring, this is known as Hooke's law, which states that: The extension of a spring is proportional to...
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