YOUNG’s MODULUS BY SEARLE’s METHOD

Experiment(s): 1. Determination of Young’s modulus of wire by stretching

Specifications:

a) Searle’s Apparatus
Frame: Twin cast iron frames
Levelling: Using spirit level
Scale: Micrometer type
Resolution: 0.01 mm
Movement: 60 mm
Mounting: Twin chuck nut type
Upper mounting: To ceiling
using a wooden board
(wooden board not provided)
Sample wire: Steel wire of
diameter 0.5 mm

b) Weight Set
Dead weight: Yes
Known weight: 5 x 500 g
slotted weight set