Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass

The video tutorial explains how to determine the spring constant of a vertically hanging spring. It begins with a problem statement involving a spring extended by a mass. The tutorial covers converting measurements to SI units, drawing a free body diagram, and understanding forces acting on the spring. It explains the spring force equation, emphasizing the importance of direction and vector properties. The tutorial uses Newton's second law to solve for the spring constant, highlighting common mistakes in direction determination. The session concludes with a recap of the key learning points.

What is the natural length of the spring mentioned in the text?

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How much is the spring extended when a 25-gram mass is suspended from it?

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How do you convert the mass from grams to kilograms?

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What is the formula for the spring force as described in the text?

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What does the negative sign in the spring force equation indicate?

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What is the significance of the displacement from the equilibrium position in the context of the spring?

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What is the value of the spring constant calculated in the problem?

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