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Load Time for 10 Period of T /s 2 W/T N s -2
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W/N oscillations, t/s oscillation, T/s

1.0 6.7 0.67 0.449 2.228

2.0 9.5 0.95 0.903 2.216

3.0 11.6 1.16 1.346 2.229

4.0 13.4 1.34 1.796 2.228

The above table shows the experimental data that is obtained by a student using the
weighted spring oscillation system.

a) Name the variable that is manipulated.
b) Name the variable that responds.

c) Complete the above table with the corresponding values.
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d) State the derived unit for W/T .
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e) Draw the graph of T against W.
f) Interpret the shape of the graph that you have drawn.
g) Calculate the gradient of your graph.

h) Write relationship between the load and the period.

Answers :

a) Weight of load, W
b) Period of oscillation, T

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d) kgms / N s -2
f) A straight line originated from 0 and with positive gradient.

g) 0.453 N s
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h) T directly proportional with W 29