The extension (x) is the length, L, minus the unloaded length and should be calculated by inserting an appropriate formula into the table. Plot a mass versus extension graph and calculate the gradient. Use the gradient to calculate the spring constant for an unloaded length of 115 cm.

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Material A is elastic of the type used in clothing.
It contains polyurethane fibres.
L/ cm
m/ kg
Extension (x / cm)
115
0.000
124.3
0.050
133.8
0.100
141.8
0.150
150.3
0.200
The extension (x) is the length, L, minus the unloaded length and should be calculated by inserting an appropriate formula into the table.
Plot a mass versus extension graph and calculate the gradient.
Use the gradient to calculate the spring constant for an unloaded length of 115 cm.
Transcribed Image Text:Material A is elastic of the type used in clothing. It contains polyurethane fibres. L/ cm m/ kg Extension (x / cm) 115 0.000 124.3 0.050 133.8 0.100 141.8 0.150 150.3 0.200 The extension (x) is the length, L, minus the unloaded length and should be calculated by inserting an appropriate formula into the table. Plot a mass versus extension graph and calculate the gradient. Use the gradient to calculate the spring constant for an unloaded length of 115 cm.
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