Hooke's Law

Identifier: M: EngMom - 022

3 different colored springs of different spring constants have identical masses hanging from them

Concept Overview

Steps to Follow	Expected Result
Hang identical masses from springs of different colors. Note the different amount of stretch.	Different colored springs will stretch a different amount due to a difference in spring constant.
Hang mass from spring. Measure amount of stretch. Calculate spring constant. Repeat with different mass.	The spring constant will not change, even though the spring has stretched by a different amount.

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