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This apparatus is designed to demonstrate Hookes Law by investigating the proportional relationship between the load applied to a spring and its resulting elongation. It allows students to verify that the deformation of an elastic body is directly proportional to the applied force, within the materials elastic limit, and to determine the spring constant for different springs. The unit consists of a metal stand with an integrated millimeter scale, from which two helical tension springs with different coil counts can be suspended. Loads are applied to the springs using a hanger and a set of calibrated weights. The resulting elongation for each incremental load is read directly from the scale, providing clear data on the linear force-deflection behavior. Its primary application is in physics and mechanical engineering education for teaching fundamental concepts of elasticity and mechanics of materials. The key benefit is the straightforward, visual confirmation of Hookes Law, enabling students to collect data, plot load-extension graphs, and calculate spring constants, thereby building a practical understanding of elastic behavior essential for structural and mechanical design.