Spring Scale Flashcard

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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of zeroing the scale before using a spring scale?
Back
To measure weight accurately.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a spring scale work?
Back
By stretching a spring.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the unit of measurement typically used with a spring scale?
Back
Newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What physical principle does a spring scale operate on?
Back
Hooke's Law, which states that the force exerted by a spring is proportional to its extension.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between mass and weight?
Back
Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you convert mass to weight?
Back
Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g), where g is approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the spring constant in a spring scale?
Back
The spring constant (k) determines how much the spring stretches under a given load.
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