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AP Physics B Exam Lab-Based Questions Practice 1996B2. (15 points) A spring that can be assumed to be ideal hangs from a stand, as shown above. a. You wish to determine experimentally the spring constant k of the spring. i.What additional, commonly available equipment would you need? ii.What measurements would you make? iii. How would k be determined from these measurements? b. Assume that the spring constant is determined to be 500 N/m. A 2.0-kg mass is attached to the lower end of the spring and released from rest. Determine the frequency of oscillation of the mass. c. Suppose that the spring is now used in a spring scale that is limited to a maximum value of 25 N, but you would like to weigh an object of mass M that weighs more than 25 N. You must use commonly available equipment and the spring scale to determine the weight of the object without breaking the scale. i. Draw a clear diagram that shows one way that the equipment you choose could be used with the spring scale to determine the weight of the object, ii. Explain how you would make the determination. 1997B2. (15 points) To study circular motion, two students use the handheld device shown above, which consists of a rod on which a spring scale is attached. A polished glass tube attached at the top serves as a guide for a light cord attached the spring scale. A ball of mass 0.200 kg is attached to the other end of the cord. One student swings the teal around at constant speed in a horizontal circle with a radius of 0.500 m. Assume friction and air resistance al negligible. a. Explain how the students, by using a timer and the information given above, can determine the speed of the ball as it is revolving. b. How much work is done by the cord in one revolution? Explain how you arrived at your answer. c. The speed of the ball is determined to be 3.7 m/s. Assuming that the cord is horizontal as it swings; calculate the expected tension in the cord. d. The actual tension in