Hypothesis
The greater the mass that is attached to a spring the longer the time period will be.
Equipment
100g masses and hanger
Spring
Metre rule
Stopwatch
Clamp stand
G-clamp
Method
Fix the clamp stand to the bench using the G-clamp. Hook the spring onto the clamp stand and hang the mass hanger onto the other end of the spring. The mass hanger has a mass of 100g so this will be the first mass to be tested. Pull the mass hanger down by 3cm (as measured using the metre rule) and start the stopwatch as soon as the masses are released. Stop the stopwatch as soon as the mass has been through 10 complete oscillations (an up and a down). Add mass and repeat the process adding more mass each time.
Risk Assessment
This is a safe, low risk experiment. The only potential dangers are in the wire of the spring snap and hitting an experimenter in the eye and masses falling onto feet. To minimise these risks, wear goggles at all time and ensure that the area underneath the masses and spring is kept clear.
Equipment
100g masses and hanger
Spring
Metre rule
Stopwatch
Clamp stand
G-clamp
Method
Fix the clamp stand to the bench using the G-clamp. Hook the spring onto the clamp stand and hang the mass hanger onto the other end of the spring. The mass hanger has a mass of 100g so this will be the first mass to be tested. Pull the mass hanger down by 3cm (as measured using the metre rule) and start the stopwatch as soon as the masses are released. Stop the stopwatch as soon as the mass has been through 10 complete oscillations (an up and a down). Add mass and repeat the process adding more mass each time.
Risk Assessment
This is a safe, low risk experiment. The only potential dangers are in the wire of the spring snap and hitting an experimenter in the eye and masses falling onto feet. To minimise these risks, wear goggles at all time and ensure that the area underneath the masses and spring is kept clear.