For this experiment, you have to choose the magnitude of the applied weight (W) on a spring with given but unknown stiffness and measure the deflection (δx) in the spring using the curser position. Take the deflection unit in centimeters.
- Take at least five readings, i.e. at least five different combinations of (Wi, δxi). Make Table 1 (see below).
- Determine the slope of the best-fit line as taught in the video tutorial.
- Plot all the readings on a graph paper with x-axis as deflection and y-axis as applied force (use appropriate scale).
- Also, draw the best-fit line from the data point.
- Clearly report the stiffness of the spring that you have found after doing this experiment.
Set the Input Parameters
Mesaure deflection of the spring (δx) using mouse position coordinate
Configuration Display Window