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Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills



                           Finding the Young Modulus of a Wire
                                            Student Worksheet

In this experiment you will take measurements to determine the Young modulus of a wire.

Theory
The Young modulus E of a wire is a measure of the stiffness of a material. It is a very
important property of materials in engineering design. It is defined by the equation
                                                 E = stress / strain
where
                                   stress = applied force / cross-sectional area
                                         strain = extension / original length.
So the equation for the Young modulus may be written
                                                      E = Fl / Ax
where F is the applied force, x is the extension, A is the cross-sectional area and l is the
original length.
In the experiment you will measure the dimensions of a wire. You will then apply a force to
the wire and measure how much it extends. The arrangement for carrying out the experiment
is shown in the diagram below.

              end of wire clamped                           marker on wire used to
              between wooden blocks                         help measure extension
                                                                                                 pulley clamped
                                                                                                 to bench


                                                                                                   end of wire
                                                                                                   clamped
                                                                                                   between wooden
                                                                                                   blocks
                bench                                            weights added
                                                                 to end of wire


Making measurements and observations
Safety notice: During this experiment there will be large forces involved and a wire under
tension that may snap. If it snaps, the wire may whip back and strike you. You must wear
safety glasses at all times during this experiment.
1    Measure the diameter d of the piece of wire with a micrometer screw gauge. Repeat this
     several times along the length of the wire, rotating the wire each time.
2    Clamp one end of the wire between two wooden blocks and to the bench with a G
     clamp. It is important that this is clamped tightly and will not slip.




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3    To the other end of the wire clamp two smaller blocks, again very tightly. Around these
     blocks tie a loop of string. This loop needs to be strongly tied so that it is able to support
     a number of kilograms without slipping or breaking. The load will be hung from this loop.
4    Attach the pulley to the end of the bench or table and hang the end of the wire over it so
     that it hangs just below the pulley.
5    Place a small piece of tape on the wire around 25 cm from the pulley. This will act as the
     marker for the end of the section of wire that you are considering.
6    Make sure that the wire is taut and free from kinks. The wooden blocks clamped to the
     end should do this but if not then add a small weight to the end in order for the wire to
     just straighten out. Do not include this weight in your calculations.
7    Measure the unstretched length l of the section of wire from the end of the wire clamped
     to the bench to the tape marker from 4.


                                                        l




8    Fix a metre rule to the table directly below the wire so that you can measure its
     extension as loads are added.
9    Add a mass m = 0.50 kg to the end of the wire. After a brief while, measure the
     extension x of the section of wire as shown in the diagram.

                                                        l
                                                                          x




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10 Continue to increase the load on the wire by increasing the mass m in 0.50 kg steps. For
   each load, let the wire settle and the record the extension x. Continue until you have six
   sets of readings for m and x. Take care when adding the loads in case the wire snaps.

Recording and presenting your data
1    Calculate the cross-sectional area A of the wire using the equation
                                                       A = ¼πd2.
2    Record your values for m and x in a table of results. Include columns for F and for the
     stress and the strain, where
                                                        F = mg
                                                    stress = F / A
                                                     strain = x / l
                                     -2
     and where g = 9.81 m s .
3    Plot a graph of stress (y-axis) against strain (x-axis).

Analysing your data
1    Calculate the gradient of your graph.
2    The Young modulus E of the material of the wire is given by the equation
                                                 E = stress / strain.
     Use your answer to 1 to determine the Young modulus of the material of the wire.

Evaluation
The procedure you carried out including what steps were taken to reduce error.
1    Estimate the actual error in each measurement taken.
2    Describe any limitations or problems with the method used to determine the Young
     modulus.
3    Suggest why a large value of l was used in this experiment.
4    Suggest two ways in which the accuracy of the measurements taken could be improved.
5    Look up the ‘true’ value for the Young modulus of the material of your wire. Comment on
     the difference between this ‘true’ value and the value you obtained from your
     experiment.




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                           Finding the Young Modulus of a Wire

                                               Teaching Notes


Link to theory
10(c) define and use the terms stress, strain and the Young modulus
10(d) describe an experiment to determine the Young modulus of a metal in the form of a
      wire.

Key learning objectives
     •     To experimentally determine a value of the Young modulus of a material.
     •     To illustrate the importance of making some variables large in order to reduce errors
           in small readings.

Notes
This experiment should be carried out with a wire several metres long, and therefore requires
a significant amount of bench space. Care must be taken to ensure that students wear safety
glasses or goggles throughout this experiment.

Expected results


                    material of wire                             Young modulus / N m-2
                           copper                                      1.3 × 1011
                        constantan                                     1.6 × 1011
                         aluminium                                     7.1 × 1010

Possible extension work
Students may wish to investigate the Young’s modulus of two wires made of the same
material but different thicknesses. Theory suggests that the value should be the same
regardless of thickness and students can be asked to check that this is the case.
There is also scope for investigating the behaviour under load of other materials; such as
fishing line, elastic bands, or strips of thin plastic sheeting (such as that used in the
manufacture of carrier bags). If the increment of loads is well chosen it should be possible to
see the plastic deformation happening as the plastic appears to ‘flow’.
As with the main experiment, eye protection needs to be worn.




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                                              Technical Notes


Apparatus requirements
1        Piece of copper wire, between 2m and 3m in length. If copper is not available then
         other metals can be used. When prepared the wire must be undamaged and without
         kinks or bends. The suitable length of wire will depend a great deal upon the length of
         benching available where the experiment is done.
2        Four blocks of wood. Two large blocks are needed to clamp the wire to one end of
         the bench. Two smaller blocks are needed to clamp to the wire at the other end
         where it is loaded.
3        Two G clamps. A large one is required to clamp the wire to the bench and a smaller
         one to clamp to the end of the wire from which the masses are to be hung.
4        Piece of strong string. This is used to wrap around the blocks clamped to the end of
         the wire from which the masses are to be hung. It needs to be able to take a large
         force without breaking so it is suggested that it is wrapped round several times to
         prevent accidental breaking.
5        Metre rule.
6        Adhesive tape.
7        Scissors.
8        Mass hanger and masses. This experiment uses large masses, and in the end it is
         quite possible that several kilograms will be loaded on the wire, depending on the
         thickness of wire used. It is possible to make the hook for the masses such that it can
         take several fully loaded (1kg) mass hangers. Students must be able to vary the
         mass in steps of 500 g.
9        Safety glasses or goggles. These need to be worn at all times during this
         experiment. One pair per student.




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Finding the young modulus

  • 1. Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills Finding the Young Modulus of a Wire Student Worksheet In this experiment you will take measurements to determine the Young modulus of a wire. Theory The Young modulus E of a wire is a measure of the stiffness of a material. It is a very important property of materials in engineering design. It is defined by the equation E = stress / strain where stress = applied force / cross-sectional area strain = extension / original length. So the equation for the Young modulus may be written E = Fl / Ax where F is the applied force, x is the extension, A is the cross-sectional area and l is the original length. In the experiment you will measure the dimensions of a wire. You will then apply a force to the wire and measure how much it extends. The arrangement for carrying out the experiment is shown in the diagram below. end of wire clamped marker on wire used to between wooden blocks help measure extension pulley clamped to bench end of wire clamped between wooden blocks bench weights added to end of wire Making measurements and observations Safety notice: During this experiment there will be large forces involved and a wire under tension that may snap. If it snaps, the wire may whip back and strike you. You must wear safety glasses at all times during this experiment. 1 Measure the diameter d of the piece of wire with a micrometer screw gauge. Repeat this several times along the length of the wire, rotating the wire each time. 2 Clamp one end of the wire between two wooden blocks and to the bench with a G clamp. It is important that this is clamped tightly and will not slip. 65 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 www.xtremepapers.net
  • 2. Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills The Young modulus Student Worksheet 3 To the other end of the wire clamp two smaller blocks, again very tightly. Around these blocks tie a loop of string. This loop needs to be strongly tied so that it is able to support a number of kilograms without slipping or breaking. The load will be hung from this loop. 4 Attach the pulley to the end of the bench or table and hang the end of the wire over it so that it hangs just below the pulley. 5 Place a small piece of tape on the wire around 25 cm from the pulley. This will act as the marker for the end of the section of wire that you are considering. 6 Make sure that the wire is taut and free from kinks. The wooden blocks clamped to the end should do this but if not then add a small weight to the end in order for the wire to just straighten out. Do not include this weight in your calculations. 7 Measure the unstretched length l of the section of wire from the end of the wire clamped to the bench to the tape marker from 4. l 8 Fix a metre rule to the table directly below the wire so that you can measure its extension as loads are added. 9 Add a mass m = 0.50 kg to the end of the wire. After a brief while, measure the extension x of the section of wire as shown in the diagram. l x 66 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 www.xtremepapers.net
  • 3. Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills The Young modulus Student Worksheet 10 Continue to increase the load on the wire by increasing the mass m in 0.50 kg steps. For each load, let the wire settle and the record the extension x. Continue until you have six sets of readings for m and x. Take care when adding the loads in case the wire snaps. Recording and presenting your data 1 Calculate the cross-sectional area A of the wire using the equation A = ¼πd2. 2 Record your values for m and x in a table of results. Include columns for F and for the stress and the strain, where F = mg stress = F / A strain = x / l -2 and where g = 9.81 m s . 3 Plot a graph of stress (y-axis) against strain (x-axis). Analysing your data 1 Calculate the gradient of your graph. 2 The Young modulus E of the material of the wire is given by the equation E = stress / strain. Use your answer to 1 to determine the Young modulus of the material of the wire. Evaluation The procedure you carried out including what steps were taken to reduce error. 1 Estimate the actual error in each measurement taken. 2 Describe any limitations or problems with the method used to determine the Young modulus. 3 Suggest why a large value of l was used in this experiment. 4 Suggest two ways in which the accuracy of the measurements taken could be improved. 5 Look up the ‘true’ value for the Young modulus of the material of your wire. Comment on the difference between this ‘true’ value and the value you obtained from your experiment. 67 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 www.xtremepapers.net
  • 4. Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills Finding the Young Modulus of a Wire Teaching Notes Link to theory 10(c) define and use the terms stress, strain and the Young modulus 10(d) describe an experiment to determine the Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire. Key learning objectives • To experimentally determine a value of the Young modulus of a material. • To illustrate the importance of making some variables large in order to reduce errors in small readings. Notes This experiment should be carried out with a wire several metres long, and therefore requires a significant amount of bench space. Care must be taken to ensure that students wear safety glasses or goggles throughout this experiment. Expected results material of wire Young modulus / N m-2 copper 1.3 × 1011 constantan 1.6 × 1011 aluminium 7.1 × 1010 Possible extension work Students may wish to investigate the Young’s modulus of two wires made of the same material but different thicknesses. Theory suggests that the value should be the same regardless of thickness and students can be asked to check that this is the case. There is also scope for investigating the behaviour under load of other materials; such as fishing line, elastic bands, or strips of thin plastic sheeting (such as that used in the manufacture of carrier bags). If the increment of loads is well chosen it should be possible to see the plastic deformation happening as the plastic appears to ‘flow’. As with the main experiment, eye protection needs to be worn. 68 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 www.xtremepapers.net
  • 5. Teaching AS Physics Practical Skills Finding the Young Modulus of a Wire Technical Notes Apparatus requirements 1 Piece of copper wire, between 2m and 3m in length. If copper is not available then other metals can be used. When prepared the wire must be undamaged and without kinks or bends. The suitable length of wire will depend a great deal upon the length of benching available where the experiment is done. 2 Four blocks of wood. Two large blocks are needed to clamp the wire to one end of the bench. Two smaller blocks are needed to clamp to the wire at the other end where it is loaded. 3 Two G clamps. A large one is required to clamp the wire to the bench and a smaller one to clamp to the end of the wire from which the masses are to be hung. 4 Piece of strong string. This is used to wrap around the blocks clamped to the end of the wire from which the masses are to be hung. It needs to be able to take a large force without breaking so it is suggested that it is wrapped round several times to prevent accidental breaking. 5 Metre rule. 6 Adhesive tape. 7 Scissors. 8 Mass hanger and masses. This experiment uses large masses, and in the end it is quite possible that several kilograms will be loaded on the wire, depending on the thickness of wire used. It is possible to make the hook for the masses such that it can take several fully loaded (1kg) mass hangers. Students must be able to vary the mass in steps of 500 g. 9 Safety glasses or goggles. These need to be worn at all times during this experiment. One pair per student. 69 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 www.xtremepapers.net