Spring Balance - Dual Scale - 500g - 5N Green

This precision-made steel extension spring is an ideal resource for investigating force, elasticity, and potential energy in physics and STEM education. With a consistent diameter of 15.5mm and durable coil construction, this spring allows students to examine key scientific concepts like tension, compression, energy transfer and Hooke's Law. Its compact yet robust form is suitable for repeated hands-on use in classroom experiments or student-designed prototypes, providing a foundation for...

Educational Benefits:

• Illustrates elastic potential energy and spring force in a controlled setup
• Reinforces principles of mechanical physics and Hooke's Law
• Promotes measurement, hypothesis testing and analytical skills
• Encourages exploration of real-world applications such as suspension systems
• Ideal for STEM and STEAM projects requiring functional components

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in a force vs. extension experiment to calculate spring constants
• Integrate into student-built structures and kinetic energy models
• Demonstrate energy transfer by attaching weights and measuring extension
• Compare to other spring types for a discussion on design and functionality
• Explore safety systems (e.g. car seats or shock absorbers) by modelling with the spring

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Diameter: 15.5mm
• Coiled Length: 20mm
• Overall Length: 55mm
• Wire Diameter: 0.7mm
• Recommended Age: 8+
• Units: Each