Hooke’s

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 Introduction
Elasticity is the ability of a substance to
restore its original shape and size after
deformation.
Types of materials according to its
Elasticity:
 Elastic materials
Materials that restore its original shape
and size after deformation.
 Inelastic materials
Materials that cannot restore its original
shape and size after deformation.
 Hooke’s law
 a scientist called Robert Hooke
discovered a law for elastic
materials.
 Hooke's Law
Gives the relationship between the
force applied and the extension so
long as we don't exceed the elastic
limit
 Aim of the experiment

 Verification of Hooke's law.

 Determine the spring constant (K).
Theory
 How to find the extension of a spring

Normal
Length
Length

Extension

Extension = length – normal length

Masses on
holder
Experiment Apparatus
Set up of
equipment

spring
clamp
stand

ruler

masses on
holder
Result
X0 = cm

Mass(m) (gm)

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Any questions?