Measure weight of object hanging from a spring

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The discussion focuses on measuring the weight of an object exceeding 25 N using a spring scale without exceeding its limit. Participants suggest using a bucket of water or pulleys as methods to indirectly measure the weight. The use of a pulley system allows for mechanical advantage, enabling the measurement of heavier weights by distributing the load. This approach ensures the spring scale remains within its operational limits while providing an accurate weight measurement.

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  • Understanding of Hooke's Law and spring mechanics
  • Familiarity with basic physics concepts of force and weight
  • Knowledge of pulley systems and mechanical advantage
  • Experience with experimental setups involving water displacement
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  • Research the principles of Hooke's Law and its application in spring scales
  • Learn about the mechanics of pulley systems and how they reduce load
  • Explore methods for measuring weight using water displacement techniques
  • Investigate safety measures when using spring scales with heavy objects
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A spring that can be considered ideal hangs from a stand. Suppose the spring is used in a spring scale that is limited to a maximum value of 25 N, but you would like to weigh an object of mass M that weighs more than 25 N. YOu must use commonly available equipment and the spring scale to determine the weight of the object without breaking the scale. Show one way that the equipment you choose could be used with the spring scale to determine the weight of the object.

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How can you do this?? I'm confused
 
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you could hang the mass from the spring into a bucket of water
 
I imagine you could also use pulleys.
 

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