Apparatus for Demonstrating Hooke's Law (Determination of Elasticity Constant)
Product Code : JL-GLE-11246
The Apparatus for Demonstrating Hooke's Law, SKU JL-GLE-11246, is a JaincoLab set-up for finding the elasticity (spring) constant. A spiral spring hangs from a tripod stand with a vertical rod 700-900 mm high; masses of 10-50 g are added and the extension is measured with the metre strip. Because a digital stopwatch is included, the same spring can also be set oscillating and timed. Hooke's law states that the extension of a spring is proportional to the force applied, up to the limit of proportionality.
Specifications
Components and sizes given in the listing:
| Product | Apparatus for Demonstrating Hooke's Law (Determination of Elasticity Constant) |
| SKU | JL-GLE-11246 |
| Cat. No. | JSS-287/07 |
| Stand | Tripod with vertical metal rod, 10-13 mm diameter, quadrangular base |
| Height | 700-900 mm |
| Rod | Insulating head rod |
| Springs | Spiral springs, 32.5 x 13.5 mm (L x D) |
| Masses | Box of 10 metal masses, 10-50 g |
| Measuring strip | 1.5-2 m |
| Timer | Digital stopwatch |
Practicals with the apparatus
Students typically:
- Load the spring step by step and plot extension against force
- Find the spring constant from the slope of the graph
- Time oscillations of a loaded spring with the stopwatch
- Compare the spring constants of two springs
Scope of supply and ordering
Supplied with the tripod stand, spiral springs, box of masses, measuring strip and digital stopwatch listed; the number of springs and of sets is confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the apparatus determine?
The elasticity (spring) constant, from load and extension.
What size are the springs?
32.5 x 13.5 mm (length x diameter), as listed.
Which masses are supplied?
A box of 10 metal masses from 10 g to 50 g.
How tall is the stand?
700-900 mm, with a quadrangular base.
Related products
- Set of spring balances
- Pendulum demonstration apparatus
- Waves with elastic springs apparatus
- Moment of force device
Springs, masses and other elasticity and mechanics apparatus are in the JaincoLab general lab equipment range.
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