REQ. PRAC relationship between force and extension for a spring

Question 1

method

Answer 1

1) set up equipment
2) add 100g (1N) to mass holder
3) measure extension of spring and record result
4) repeat steps 2-3 for a range of masses from 1-10N

Question 2

considerations

Answer 2

adding too many masses can stretch spring too far, which means repeat measurements can’t be made

Question 3

hazards

Answer 3

mass falling on foot