Stretching a Horizontal Spring

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PIRA Classification: 1R10.25

Description: A spring is connected to a rod mounted to the end of the lecture bench. A spring scale is used to stretch the spring. As the spring is stretched farther, the reading on the scale increases.

Special Instructions: Don't stretch the spring past 30 N.

Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401

Condition: OK

Setup time: 2 minutes