... of the spring cannot return to the original shape; as the following graph demonstrates. Elasticity can also be shown in this simple diagram: The Molecular Level Description. Before. After. Combinations of springs. Hypothesis. 1) I think that the stretch of the two springs in series will be double the stretch of a single spring. 2) I think that the stretch of the two springs in parallel will be half the stretch of a single spring. Therefore if x were to be the single spring: 1) The springs in parallel would be 1/2 x 2) The springs in series would be 2x Plan. Apparatus List. 2 springs Meter ruler Mass Hanger, 1 Newton Mass disks, 1 Newton each Clamp stand Pencil, with grooves cut into it Pointer Single Spring. 1.Set the apparatus as shown in the diagram. 2) Check that the pointer, pencil, is at 90o from the spring to the ruler. 3) Hang the mass hanger on to the spring. 4) Record the extension of the spring against the ruler. 5) Add ...

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