Weight on a vertical spring with markers on stand.

1R10.10 • A+14+0

diagram for demo

Forces on a Spring: Static System. Note: The spring is 'mass-compensated'. It is more tightly wound at the top than at the bottom, to compensate for the weight of the hanging spring. When hanging, the smaller diameter end is at the top, and the larger diameter end is at the bottom. Do not overload the spring!

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