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Complete AS Physics Notes 2023

The document describes a method for measuring the Young's modulus of a metal wire. A paper flag is attached to the wire and the original length and diameter are measured. Masses are added to induce extensions which are measured. The relationship between load and extension is graphed, and the gradient is used to calculate the Young's modulus.

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Complete AS Physics Notes 2023

The document describes a method for measuring the Young's modulus of a metal wire. A paper flag is attached to the wire and the original length and diameter are measured. Masses are added to induce extensions which are measured. The relationship between load and extension is graphed, and the gradient is used to calculate the Young's modulus.

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Determination Modules

of Young's
The Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire may be measured by applying
loads to a wire and measuring the extensions caused. The original length and the
cross- sectional area must also be measured.

A paper flag with a reference mark on it is attached to the wire at a distance of


approximately one metre from the clamped end. The original length Lo is
measured from the clamped end to the reference mark, using a metre rule. The
diameter d of the wire is measured using a micrometer screw gauge, and the
cross-sectional area A calculated from A = 14πd^2. Extensions e are measured
as masses m are added to the mass- carrier. (Think of a suitable way of
measuring these extensions.) The load F is calculated from F = mg. A graph of F
(y-axis) against e (x-axis) has gradient EA/Lo, so the Young modulus E is equal to
gradient × (Lo/A).
e

E
= He
grad If
=

E =

*
#
F(N
-

Gradient of
=
*
e VsF
gras an

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