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Compression of Coiled Springs

This experiment aimed to calculate the spring constants of coils springs by compressing them with different loads and measuring the resulting extensions. Springs are elastic bodies that change shape when a load is applied to absorb energy, and return to their original shape when unloaded. Within the elastic region, Hooke's law states that the relationship between the load and extension is linear. The spring constant, k, can be determined experimentally by measuring the force applied, and the difference between the spring's free length and compressed length.

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Compression of Coiled Springs

This experiment aimed to calculate the spring constants of coils springs by compressing them with different loads and measuring the resulting extensions. Springs are elastic bodies that change shape when a load is applied to absorb energy, and return to their original shape when unloaded. Within the elastic region, Hooke's law states that the relationship between the load and extension is linear. The spring constant, k, can be determined experimentally by measuring the force applied, and the difference between the spring's free length and compressed length.

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Compression of Coiled Springs Apparatus

Experiment: - The aim of this experiment was to study springs & Calculate
spring constants (k)

Theory: - Mechanical springs are elastic bodies, in that when a load is


applied, they change shape to the absorb energy, and importantly when the
load is removed, the original shape is recovered. Within the elastic region,
the relationship between load and extension is usually linear. This is known
as Hooke's Law.

Force (f) = k (D Standing – D Deflected )

Where F = Force exerted on Spring

D Standing = Free length of Spring

D Deflected = Length of Spring with force applied

k = Spring Constant determined by experiment

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