16.1 – Verifying the Stretching of a Spring (Tension Model) (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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What happens to frequency when tension in a vibrating string increases?
What happens to frequency when tension in a vibrating string increases?
Frequency increases
What effect does increasing string length have on vibration frequency?
What effect does increasing string length have on vibration frequency?
Decreases frequency
Which tuning fork should you start with in this experiment?
Which tuning fork should you start with in this experiment?
Lowest frequency available
How do you detect resonance in this experiment?
How do you detect resonance in this experiment?
Significant volume increase
What is in the stretched string formula?
What is in the stretched string formula?
Linear mass density in kg m⁻¹
How is linear mass density calculated?
How is linear mass density calculated?
Total mass / total length
What equipment measures the tension in the wire?
What equipment measures the tension in the wire?
Newton balance
What type of error occurs from measurement uncertainty with a metre stick?
What type of error occurs from measurement uncertainty with a metre stick?
Random error
Why must you wear safety glasses during this experiment?
Why must you wear safety glasses during this experiment?
Wire can snap unexpectedly
What should the newton balance read before starting the experiment?
What should the newton balance read before starting the experiment?
Zero when no tension applied
What is measured between the two bridges on the sonometer?
What is measured between the two bridges on the sonometer?
Vibrating length
How can systematic errors be minimised?
How can systematic errors be minimised?
Proper equipment calibration