Akiu Dequiña

BSEd 3-1 Science major

Waves and Optics
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Trial No. Applied Force (N) Displacement (m)

(Y-axis) (X-axis)
1 20 0.100
2 30 0.150
3 50 0.250
4 70 0.350
5 100 0.500

Spring Constant: 200 N/m

4.

Applied Force VS Displacement

120

100

80

60

40

20

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5.

Slope = rise / run The graph represents that displacement is directly proportional to the
applied force meaning that the more we stretch or compress the spring,
= ΔF / Δ x the greater the restoring force of the spring.
= 100N / 0.5m

= 200 N/m
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7.

The applied force is directly proportional to displacement because the longer we stretch or compress
the greater the restoring force of the spring. The spring constant of the spring directly affects its
displacement for a given amount force applied, as the spring constant increases the displacement
deceases and the greater the value of the spring constant the more it harder to stretch or compress.