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How does a spring balance work.

Answer 1

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It consists of a spring fixed at one end with a hook to attach an object at the other. It works by Hooke's Law, which states that the force needed to extend a spring is proportional to the distance that spring is extended from its rest position. Therefore, the scale markings on the spring balance are equally spaced.

A spring balance (or newton meter) is a type of weighing scale. They are commonly used to measure the force exerted on an object. This force is usually measured in Newtons and is essentially the weight of an object. The weight of an object is a measurement of its mass x gravity (W=mg).

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