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Springs In Series And Parallel
Purpose
To show static series and parallel combinations of springs.
Equipment
Frame with two identical brass springs, two 200 g masses, spring coupling stick, and two-meter scale, as photographed.
Setup Time
5 min.
Images
Description
Two springs of equal spring constant k are combined in series and in parallel. By measuring the extension of the spring combination one can determine the effective spring constants: k(parallel) = k(1) + k(2) 1/k(series) = 1/k(1) + 1/k(2)
References
(PIRA 1R10.30.)
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
Physics Lab Demos