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Include instead of these lines the objectives of the lab (what you investigated), the short description of how you did it and the conclusions formulated based on the obtained results. It should be ½ to 1 page long.

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Hooke's Law describes the linear relationship between the force applied to a spring and the resulting elongation, provided the elastic limit of the material is not exceeded. The primary objective of this laboratory experiment was to investigate the proportionality between the applied force and the extension of a spring, thereby validating Hooke's Law. Through careful measurement of the elongations caused by known forces, we aimed to determine the spring constant and analyze the linearity of the force-extension relationship. The experimental setup involved suspending a spring and incrementally applying weights while recording the resultant elongation, ensuring the spring remained within its elastic limit.

The short description of how the experiment was conducted includes attaching the spring securely to a stand, applying varying known weights, and measuring the cumulative stretch (elongation) in centimeters for each force. Data points were collected systematically, ensuring that the spring was not stretched beyond its elastic limit to avoid permanent deformation. Using a computer spreadsheet, the force (in Newtons) was plotted against the corresponding elongation (in meters). The calculated slope of the force versus elongation graph yielded the spring constant in Newtons per meter (N/m), which quantified the stiffness of the spring.

The conclusions based on the results indicated a strong linear relationship between force and elongation, affirming Hooke's Law within the elastic range. The measured spring constant was consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, and the data demonstrated that the force-opposite elongation relationship remains proportional until the elastic limit is approached. Minor deviations observed at higher forces highlight the importance of avoiding overstretching to maintain the validity of Hooke's Law. Overall, the experiment successfully confirmed the fundamental principle that the restoring force exerted by a spring is proportional to its displacement, upholding classical elastic theory.

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