Determine the mathematical relationship between force and the lengthening of an elastic band. Hooke's law for steel springs states that Force f = k × distance d where k is a constant called Hooke's constant. Materials that obey this relationship are called Hookean materials.
In this laboratory distances will be measured using centimeters. The force will be measured using grams of mass. When grams are used to express force, the force is called a gram-force. One gram-force is the force exerted by a one gram mass at rest on the surface of the planet earth.
Note that the force is technically called a "gram-force." Mass is not force, a gram-force is the force exerted by one gram as a result of the acceleration of gravity.
Design an appropriate table with the extension distance d (centimeters) as the independent variable [x axis] and the gram-force of the marbles m (grams) versus the as the dependent variable [y axis].
Use the appropriate graph type in order to run an analysis of the mathematical relationship for this system.
Based on the mathematical relationship, report the appropriate values in your analysis.
Wrap up with a discussion appropriate to this laboratory. Discuss whether the system is "predictable," that is, if given a mass m could one make reliable predictions of distance d? Do some background research on Hooke's law of elasticity. In the conclusion, discuss whether the elastic band is a linear elastic ("Hookean") material.