© Jan 2017 ska SFT3033 REPORT EXAMPLE

Hooke’s Law
Syarifah Rugahaya E201602128394 (AT11)
Wong Fei Hung E20125698902 (AT12)
Devi Sri Ratna Sari E201503902394 (AT33)
Ku Keciwa Lagi E20150345869 (AT13)

Experiment on February 7th, 2017 Submitted on February 14th, 2017

Abstract
The aim of this experiment is to determine the spring constants of two unknown springs. Eight
values of masses are attached at the end of the springs. The extensions of the springs are
recorded. Based on the Hooke’s law, the spring constants are found to be 1.32 N/m and
2.32 N/m. (summary on aim, methodology, finding)

Keywords : Hooke’s law, spring constant (maximum 3 keyword)

Introduction graph. (Describe what you have done in

Hooke’s law states that the restoring force your own word).
𝐹 in a spring is proportional to the spring
extension 𝑥 as given by the following
formula Spring
𝐹 = −𝑘𝑥
where 𝑘 is the spring constant. The
negative sign indicated that the direction of Needle
the force is opposite to the displacement.
Different spring will have different Mass slots
values of spring constant. This experiment
is carried out to determine the spring Ruler
constant of two unknown spring based on
the Hooke’s law. Retort stand
(short theory)

Methodology
The experimental setup is shown in Figure
1 (Snap your own picture and put label). Figure 1 Experimental setup.
The first spring is measured is hung at the
retort stand with a mass hanger attached at Result
the end of the spring. The needle position is Measurement data obtained are tabulated in
recorded as lo. A slot of mass m is added to Table 1 and Table 2 .
the hanger. The new position of the needle
is recorded as l. Another pairs of l data is Table 1 Data for Spring 1
obtained for seven other values of m. These 𝑙- = 1.50×1034 m
procedures are repeated twice to get m/ 𝑙 / ×1037 m 𝑥/
average value of l. The extension for each ×1036 kg #1 #2 #3 ×1037 m
mass is calculate as 𝑥 = 𝑙()*+(,* − 𝑙- . A 10 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
graph of mass slot weight versus spring 20 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
extension is plot for both springs. The 30 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
spring constants are obtained from the 40 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
50 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
60 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

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70 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Reflection

80 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 (1) We have never been exposed to this
kind of report. (2) Most of us have never
Table 2 Data for Spring 2 use Excel to draw graph for science
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𝑙- = 1.50×10 m experiments even though we have learned
m/ 𝑙 / ×1037 m 𝑥/ it during ICT class. (3) This is the first time
×1036 kg #1 #2 #3 ×1037 m we applied. (4)The experiment is quite easy
10 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 to perform but the way to present in the new
20 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 style of report is still new to use.
30 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 -Syarifah Rugahaya
40 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 E201602128394
50 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
60 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 (1) This is the first time I work with the new
70 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 set of friends in a group. (2) Even though I
80 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
am not Physics student, but I am ready to
study anything. (3) I am looking forward to
Analysis improve our skills in scientific experiment
Graph 1 shows the graph of weight versus and report.
extension for spring 1 and spring 2, from -Wong Fei Hung
Table 1 and Table 2. E20125698902
Extension, x/m

The graph of extension versus

0.1 weight (1) I am sorry to my friends because I am
0.08 y = 0.1019x not contributing enough in this report. (2) I
0.06 hope I can pay back for the next report. (3)
Forgive me.
0.04
-Devi Sri Ratna Sari
0.02 y = 0.06x E201503902394
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0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 (1) Now I know what lecturer wants in the
Weight, W/N report. (2) I will make sure my team will
The Hooke’s law is rearranged into the score the maximum. (3) I like doing graph
form of linear equation, where the using Excell.
expansion is on y-axis depending on the
added weight. -Ku Keciwa Lagi
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𝑥= 𝑊
𝑘
From the relation, the spring constants are
obtained from the slope of the graph. (write down what you feel, learned or hope
Spring 1 during this lab. Minimum 2 sentences,
1 maximum 4 sentences. Each member must
0.1019 = → 𝑘 = 9.81 N/m write their own reflection).
𝑘
Spring 2
1 1. Maximum report page is 4 only.
0.06 = → 𝑘 = 16.7 N/m
𝑘 2. Quantity does not mean quality.
3. To get full mark, just follow the
Spring 2 is harder than spring 1. rubric.
4. Do scientific report: short sentences,
Conclusion professional format.
The spring constants for spring 1 and spring 5. Use SI units and appropriate
2 are 0.10 N/m and 0.06 N/m respectively. significant figures.