Discovering the Force Constant of a Rubber Band: Methods and Formulas

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To determine the force constant of a rubber band using a 100g mass, a stopwatch, and a meter stick, two methods can be applied. The first method involves measuring the period of oscillation using T = 2π√(m/k), where k represents the force constant. The second method utilizes Hooke's Law, F = -kx, by applying a known force and measuring the resulting extension of the rubber band. Clarification is provided that the 'force constant' indeed refers to the 'spring constant.' These methods effectively allow for the calculation of the rubber band's force constant.
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Describe two different ways to determine the force constant of a rubber band only a 100g mass, a stopwatch, and a meter stick.

I don't really understand what its asking but I don't have many formulas to choose from so I don't really know where to begin. I have like f = 1/T y = A * cos (2pi/T * delta T) etc... T = 2pi * sqrt(m/k) and F = -kx. Is it referring to the force constant or SPRING constant? Can someone give me a hint? It should be very easy but I'm having a really hard time here :cry:
 
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I think that the 'force constant' is referring to the 'spring constant'. If this is the case you can use two of your formula's above.
 
T = 2pi * sqrt(m/k) and F = -kx? ok thanks!
 
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T = 2pi * sqrt(m/k) and F = -kx?

They're the one's :smile:
 
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