1According to Hooke's Law, what is the mathematical relationship between the stretching force (F) and the extension (x) of a spring?
2On a graph of Applied Force (y-axis) against Extension (x-axis), what physical property does the gradient (slope) of the line represent?
3Calculate the weight in Newtons of a 230g mass, using the gravitational field strength g = 9.8 m/s².
4Which of the following are valid indicators that a spring is obeying Hooke's Law?
5A spring has a spring constant k = 0.0616 N/mm. If an unknown red mass causes an average extension of 60 mm under Earth's gravity (9.8 m/s²), what is the mass in kilograms?
6On 'Planet X', a 100g mass causes a spring with a constant of 61.6 N/m to extend by 25 mm. What is the value of gravity (g) on Planet X?
7If two springs with spring constants k1 = 300 N/m and k2 = 400 N/m are arranged in parallel, what is the total spring constant of the system?
8Which formula correctly represents the total spring constant (k) for two springs (k1 and k2) connected in series?
9Based on the lab findings regarding spring systems, which of the following statements are true?
10In a series spring combination, how is the total extension (X) of the system related to the extensions of the individual springs (x1 and x2)?
