4.2 - Measurement of Force
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the unit of force in the SI system?
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental unit of measurement for force.
Explain how a spring balance measures force.
💡 Hint: Consider Hooke's Law.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the SI unit of force?
💡 Hint: This unit measures how strongly an object is pushed or pulled.
True or False: Spring balances work based on the principle of Hooke's Law.
💡 Hint: Think about how springs react to different weights.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
You have a spring balance that measures forces up to 10 N. If you hang a weight of 1 kg on it, what would the reading be?
💡 Hint: Use the equation: weight = mass × gravitational acceleration.
Explain how the design of a spring balance can influence its accuracy in measuring force.
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanics of the spring itself and environmental factors.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.