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1.5.1 Effects of forces (1 questions)
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Experimental Procedure:
- Equipment: A forceometer (or spring balance), a block of the material being tested, a rigid support, and a measuring device (e.g., a ruler or calipers). The block should be of a consistent shape and size.
- Setup: The block is securely clamped to the rigid support. The forceometer is attached to the block, allowing it to measure the force applied.
- Loading: A known force is applied to the block, gradually increasing the load. This can be done using the forceometer's lever or by adding weights. The force should be increased in small, consistent increments.
- Data Collection: At each increment of force, the extension of the block is measured using the measuring device. The force and extension values are recorded in a table.
- Repeat: The experiment is repeated several times to improve the reliability of the results.
Importance of Constant Temperature: The elastic properties of a material are temperature-dependent. Changes in temperature can affect the material's stiffness and therefore alter the load-extension relationship. Maintaining a constant temperature ensures that the observed behavior is due to the material's inherent properties and not due to thermal expansion or contraction. This provides more accurate and reliable results.