Spring Scale Force

What is the definition of spring scale force?

• A device used to measure force by the extension or compression of a spring.

• A device used to measure weight by the extension or compression of a spring.

• A device used to measure time by the extension or compression of a spring.

• A device used to measure temperature by the extension or compression of a spring.

What are the units of measurement for spring scale force?

• Meters (m)

• Pounds (lb)

• Newtons (N)

• Kilograms (kg)

How do you use a spring scale?

• Place the object on the scale and push down on the spring to read the measurement.

• Hang the object from the hook and read the measurement on the scale.

• Hold the object in your hand and estimate the weight based on the scale's reading.

• Attach the object to the scale using a clip and observe the measurement on the scale.

True or False: Spring scale force is always measured in Newtons.

• True

• Pounds

• Kilograms

• False

When using a spring scale, should you pull or push on the object being measured?

• push

• twist

• pull

• lift

What happens to the spring scale reading if you stretch the spring further?

• The spring scale reading will decrease.

• The spring scale reading will increase.

• The spring scale reading will fluctuate.

• The spring scale reading will remain the same.

What happens to the spring scale reading if you compress the spring?

• The spring scale reading increases.

• The spring scale reading decreases.

• The spring scale reading remains the same.

• The spring scale reading becomes zero.

What are some common applications of spring scales?

• Measuring weight, determining force, and testing tension or compression

• Calculating speed, testing hardness, and measuring density.

• Testing elasticity, measuring time, and determining pressure.

• Measuring distance, calculating volume, and determining temperature.