Hookes law experiment hookes law experiment and analysis. Describe and explain a graph of force against extension for materials that obey and disobey hookes law. This physics video tutorial provides a basic introduction into elasticity and hookes law. Hookes law models the properties of springs for small changes in length.
Hookes law 70 ps2873c procedure after you complete a step or answer a question, place a check mark in the box next to that step. Nov 04, 2017 this physics video tutorial provides a basic introduction into elasticity and hooke s law. Hookes law definition of hookes law by the free dictionary. Define the variables f and d as used in hookes law, and then explain precisely how you measured these quantities in this lab. In position b a force f is used to compress the spring by a length equal to. From the straight line graph oa, we deduced that the extension is proportional to the load or tension in the wire when the elastic limit is not exceeded. Materials for which hookes law is a useful approximation are known as linearelastic or hookean materials. Hookes law is a law in physics named after robert hooke, a british physicist who lived in the 17th century and is said to have been the first to pose the idea of this law. Definition and application of hookes law of elasticity. This is known as hookes law, after robert hooke, founder of the royal society, who discovered the relation in 1676. Explain the concepts of hookes law identify the point on a graph where hookes law no longer applies. Hookes law helps explain the first parts of this experiment.
Recognizing that the same underlying principles can be used to explain many physiological phenomena may help students gain a more complete understanding. The basic idea behind hookes law is that the change in length of a stretching or compressing an object. Equation 3, which can be found from a full, detailed derivation. Many materials obey this law as long as the load does not exceed the material s elastic limit. When studying springs and elasticity, the 17 century physicist robert hooke noticed that the stress vs strain curve for many materials has a. Hookes law do not write on these pages, write only on the provided worksheet. It is used as a fundamental principle behind manometer, spring scale, balance wheel of the clock. To verify that this behavior is accurately described by hooks law. This topic is beyond this text, but through the use of compatibility and equilibrium equations, complex 3d stresses can be determined by numerical methods. For more tips on using phet sims with your students, see tips for using phet. Hookes law and simple harmonic motion rowan university. Be sure to check out my bundles section for huge savings on resources. If youre behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains.
Hookes law, law of elasticity discovered by the english scientist robert hooke in 1660, which states that, for relatively small deformations of an object, the displacement or size of the deformation is directly proportional to the deforming force or load. Peckham physics 307 fall 1983 digitized and revised, fall 2005 abstract the spring constant of a screendoor spring was determined both statically, by. A formal lab report should include a title page like this one, with all of the appropriate information a descriptive title, your name, the course title, the date, and an abstract. Hookes law is a law of physics that states that the force f needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance x scales linearly with respect to that distancethat is, where k is a constant factor characteristic of the spring i. This theory of elasticity says the extension of a spring is proportional to the load applied to it.
The force from a spring can be described by a formula known as hookes law. However, this method will add an additional step to the experiment. This relationship for elastic behavior is known as hookes law and is described by f kx eq. In other words the force causing stress in a solid is directly proportional to the solids deformation. Dec 23, 2015 hookes law is the first classical example of an explanation of elasticity which is the property of an object or material which causes it to be restored to its original shape after distortion. Aug 06, 2018 i have included both the pdf and doc version of the same handout for your ease of use. No notes, calculators or other aids such as the internet may be used during the. The basic idea behind hooke s law is that the change in length of a stretching or compressing an object. Is a higher value for k result in a stifferless stretchy spring, or a less stiffmore stretchy spring.
Hookes law is a law of physics that states that the force f needed to extend or compress a. Physics lab report 2 hookes law and simple harmonic motion. Hookes law holds up to a maximum stress called the proportional limit. Hookes law in the diagram below is shown a block attached to a spring. Explain what happens to the spring constant of the rubber band for the nonlinear part of your curve. Ee is known as hookes law and is an example of a constitutive law. Explain the relationships between applied force, spring force, spring constant, displacement, and potential energy. Hookes law applies essentially to onedimensional deformations, but it can be extended to more general threedimensional deformations by the. Tips for teachers hookes law phet interactive simulations. Peckham physics 307 fall 1983 digitized and revised, fall 2005 abstract the spring constant of a screendoor spring was. Hang 25 grams from a single spring, and measure the distance from the hanging mass to the bench top. Hookes law simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Return the value for k to 200 nm and again play with the red slider control for applied force.
Steel obeys hookes law throughout its elastic range. Under these conditions the object returns to its original shape and size upon removal. Hookes law is a principle of physics that states that the that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to. Hooke s law do not write on these pages, write only on the provided worksheet. Determination of the spring constant by hookes law. Define the variables f and d as used in hookes law, and then. This article is concerned with the methods through which conceptual knowledge of a physical law hookes law is constructed through such formulating actions during a plenary teaching episode in a contentandlanguageintegratedlearning clil lesson.
Apply your understanding of hookes law to noncanonical situations interpret a graph that does not represent a simple mathematical function explain the limits of the validity of hookes law materialsprocedure. Intro to springs and hookes law video khan academy. Hooke first published his law for elastic bodies in 1660 at the age of 25. Foundation for seismology, acoustics and molecular mechanics. In simple terms, hookes law says that stress is directly proportional to strain. The law of elasticity hookes law center for the advancement of. This experiment will use a spring scale in place of calibrated weights to increase the force on a spring. Hookes law it states that within the limit of elasticity, the stress induced. I have included both the pdf and doc version of the same handout for your ease of use. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website. Explain what happens to the rubber bands spring constant for the nonlinear part of your curve. Dec 24, 2017 hookes law it states that within the limit of elasticity, the stress induced. For aluminium, hookes law is only valid for a portion of the elastic range.
It is a law of mechanics and physics discovered by robert hooke. Students are introduced to hookes law as well as stressstrain relationships. Objects that quickly regain their original shape after being deformed by a force, often obey hookes law. Elastic behaviour of solids according to hookes law can be explained by the fact that small displacements of their constituent molecules, atoms. State the difference between an elastic and plastic material. Use hookes law of deformation, and calculate stored energy in a spring. An ideal spring is remarkable in the sense that it is a system where the generated force is linearly dependent on how far it is stretched, this behavior is described by hookes law. Through the lessons twopart associated activity, students 1 explore hookes law by experimentally determining an unknown spring constant, and then 2 apply what theyve learned to create a strain graph depicting a tumor using microsoft excel. Because the force is proportional to displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position, a mass attached to the spring will undergo simple harmonic motion. Explain newtons third law of motion with respect to stress and deformation. Hookes law states that if a force f, is applied to the opposite end of a material holded on, parallel to the length, then in general the material is either compressed or stretched by distance x. Hookes law states that, for certain elastic materials, force is proportional to extension, when a sample is stretched.
Procedure in this lab, you will observe a mass on a spring and, from this, determine the value of k for that spring. Is a higher value for k result in a stifferless stretchy spring, or a less. You are to determine whether the rubber band you are given obeys hookes law. After 350 years, hookes law remains important for understanding springs of. This lab is set up for us to to be able to determine the spring constant with two different methods and the gravitational acceleration with a pendulum. Materials for which hooke s law is useful are known as linearelastic or hookean. How does the relative stiffness of a spring relate to its spring constant. Using a 2meter stick with zero end on the top and the 200 cm 2 m end on the floor as shown in figure 1, read the position of the last coil of the freely hanging spiral spring and record it on your data sheet as x0.
Hookes law introduction force of a spring flipping physics. I am aware of the requirements of good academic practice and the potential penalties for any breaches. Equation 1 also says that for an object which obeys hookes law such as a spring, the more it is stretched or squeezed, the greater will be the restoring force. Hookes law in terms of stress and strain is stress strain in terms of the definitions l l y a f the constant of proportionality is called the elastic modulus or youngs modulus. The fact that the graph is a straight line means that the system obeys hookes law.
The modern theory of elasticity is a generalized variation on hooke s law, which states that the straindeformation of an elastic object or material is proportional to the stress applied to it. Physics lab report 2 hookes law and simple harmonic. What are the values of f for the rubber band and the spring as determined from your plots when the distance d is zero. It expresses, in terms of macroscopic quantities, something about the nature or constitution of the material. Hooke s law is a law of physics that states that the force f needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance x scales linearly with respect to that distancethat is, where k is a constant factor characteristic of the spring i.
Generate the mathematical expression of hookes law. To verify hookes law hookes law states that the extent to which an elastic material will change size and shape under stress is directly proportional to the amount of stress applied to it theory. This means that the extension of the sample increases linearly with the amount of force applied. Here f is the restoring force or the force exerted by the spring on the external agent and k is a.
Stress, strain and hookes law lesson teachengineering. Compression springs obey hookes law also, but are designed to be compressed rather than extended. Mathematically, hookes law states that the applied force f n or kgms 2 equals a constant k nm or kgs 2 times the displacement or change in length x meters, or f kx. There is a direct linear relationship between the force applied to a material and the amount it deforms stretches or compresses.
Hookes law is the first classical example of an explanation of elasticity which is the property of an object or material which causes it to be restored to its original shape after distortion. Hookes achievements were extraordinary he made the first powerful microscope. The law is named after 17thcentury british physicist robert. Assume that the zero mark is established using 25g. In addition to the hooke s law, complex stresses can be determined using the theory of elasticity. Rubber is generally regarded as a nonhookean material because its elasticity is stress. Therefore, in order to verify hooke s law, you must verify that the force f and the distance at which the spring is. Hookes law may also be expressed in terms of stress and strain. The spring i hookes law and oscillations objectives. Hookes law in simple terms says that strain is directly proportional to stress. According to hooke s law stated above that to extend a spring by an amount dx from its previous position, one needs a force f which is determined by f kdx. After watching this video, you will be able to explain what hookes law is and use the equation for hookes law to solve problems. Materials that obey hookes law are called hookean materials. The relationship of this can be best explained through the equation.
Rouinfar, october 2015 plot the energy or force in the system see the amount of potential energy stored in the spring control the. Hookean materials are broadly defined and include springs as well as muscular layers of the heart. Procedure in this lab, you will observe a mass on a spring and. Objective the objective of this lab is to show that the response of a spring when an external agent changes its equilibrium length by x can be described by hookes law, f. It is possible to find the work done in deforming a system in order to find the energy stored. Make a graph of force versus extension for the spring. Investigation carried out by monika surynt at the university of southampton ms27g14. In addition to the hookes law, complex stresses can be determined using the theory of elasticity. Hookes law synonyms, hookes law pronunciation, hookes law translation, english dictionary definition of hookes law. Here k is the spring constant which is a quality of each spring.
Hooke s law states that the force needed to stretch or compress a spring is directly. The springs restoring force acts in the opposite direction to its elongation, denoted by the negative sign. In the video lesson, we learned about hooke s law and the spring constant. In position a the spring is at rest and no external force acts on the block. Aim explain the concepts of hookes law identify the point on a graph where hookes law no longer applies. Hookes law only holds for some materials under certain loading conditions. Hooke s law in the diagram below is shown a block attached to a spring. Explain how the spring constant affects the shape of the energy and force plots. Hookes law is used all branches of science and engineering. Hookes law of elasticity is an approximation that states that the extension of a spring is directly proportional to the load applied to it. Commonly, a hookes law experiment is conducted by adding increasing masses to a spring and recording the cumulative stretch elongation of the spring.
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