Hooke’s Lab Questions
LISA COVELLO
1. Spring 1:
a. Slope of best fit line: 0.034
b. Spring constant k: 0.034 N/cm
2. Spring 2:
a. Slope of best fit line: 0.3831
b. Spring constant k: 0.3831 N/cm
c. Did the springs seem to obey Hooke’s Law? Yes, spring 1 slightly more than spring 2
d. Are there any questions that could extend this investigation? Using a heavier force
to find a better fit
Harmonic Motion Lab Questions
1. Based on your observations and your graphic analysis, what do you conclude about the
relationships?
Increased mass goes slower – decreases the frequency
Increased mass increases the period
Pendulum Lab Questions
1. What is your conclusion about the period of the pendulum?
Increased period increases the length and frequency lessens
2. Is it affected by change in mass?
Changing the mass did not change the result, period not affected by mass
3. Is it affected by change in length?
Yes, increasing the length increased the period.