LAB #_____: Springs (absent student version) 6. Write the equation for both data sets in basic form.

7. Rewrite both equations in physics form. (If the equation is a

GUIDING QUESTION
How does pulling distance affect pulling force for a spring?
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
1. Watch the video explaining the experimental set-up for this lab.
In your notebook, make a clear and understandable diagram of
the experimental setup. Show and label all objects.
straight line, remember to include units for the slope and
intercept values.)
8. (a) If the equation is a straight line, write a “for every” statement
to interpret the slope.
(b) If the equation is straight line, write a “when” statement to
interpret the y-intercept.

DATA COLLECTION CONCLUSION

9. Compare the equations/graphs of your data sets:
Data Set 1: Narrow Spring
a. What’s similar? Why?
2. In your notebook, make a data table with the headings below that b. What’s different? Why?
will hold 6 different trials.
10. How does pulling distance affect the pulling force for a spring?
Pulling distance (cm) Pulling force (N) Support your claim by citing specific evidence!
11. For each spring, predict how far you’d have to pull the spring to
get a pulling force of 8 newtons. Clearly show your work!
12. For each spring, predict the pulling force when the pulling
Watch the video of the data collection for the narrow spring and
distance is 75 cm. Clearly show your work!
record the data given in the video into the data table.

Data Set 2: Wide Spring

3. In your notebook, make a data table with the headings below that
will hold 6 different trials.

Pulling distance (cm) Pulling force (N)

Watch the video of the data collection for the wide spring and
record the data given in the video into the data table.

DATA ANALYSIS
4. Plot both data sets on the same graph using http://bit.ly/NPLOT
(a) Which is the independent variable that goes on the x-axis?
(b) Which is the dependent variable that goes on the y-axis?
(c) Determine the type of equation which models each data set.
5. Make a sketch of the graph in your notebook. A good sketch has:
• Size is ~¼ of a page
• Labeled axes with units
• Major tick marks labeled with values
• Sketch of the best fit lines/curves