Spring Scale Flashcard

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What is the primary function of a spring scale?

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To measure weight.

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What law does the spring scale work based on?

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Hooke's Law.

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What is the purpose of zeroing the scale before using a spring scale?

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To measure weight accurately.

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Who is credited with the invention of the spring scale?

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Richard Salter.

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What is Hooke's Law?

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The principle stating that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the distance it is stretched or compressed.

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What units are commonly used to measure weight with a spring scale?

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Newtons (N) or pounds (lb).

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How does a spring scale measure weight?

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By using a spring that stretches in response to the weight of an object, allowing the force to be measured.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g).

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What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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Approximately 9.81 m/s².