Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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1.R10.1 Hooke's Law

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

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Show that the displacement of a spring is proportional to the applied force, using spring scales or springs of different spring constants.

Parts List

Stand by backwall

Two Different Springs in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1B

Two different weight sets in A. Mechanics, 1B

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Stretching a Spring

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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