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What happens to the energy stored in a compressed spring when the handle of the plunger is released?
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What kind of energy does compressed springs released?
elastic potential energy
What kind of energy is in compressed springs and stretched rubber bands?
Potential Energy. If the springs or rubber bands are released, the potential energy will become kinetic energy.
When a wind-up toy is released the energy in the compressed spring is converted into what?
It becomes kinetic energy of the toy (plus some heat).
Is the energy stored in a compressed spring called strain energy?
The energy stored in a compressed spring is called potential energy.
Compressed springs are what kind of energy?
The potential energy of a spring is defined by this equation: U=.5kx2 U= potential energy (in joules) k= the spring constant x= the displacement of the spring from equilibrium. (the amount that the spring is stretched or compressed) This equation tells us that as a spring is compressed by a distance x, the potential energy increases proportionately to x2
What happens to kinectic energy in balloon filled with helium gas?
Kinetic energy is lowered as the helium inside becomes compressed. Potential energy is stored, and can be released, usually by popping the balloon.
What kind of energy does compressed springs released?
elastic potential energy
Two examples of potential energy converted to kinetic energy?
A stone when it's dropped; and a compressed spring when it's released.
What kind of energy is in compressed springs and stretched rubber bands?
Potential Energy. If the springs or rubber bands are released, the potential energy will become kinetic energy.
What happens to the energy in matter that is decaying?
Energy is released.
How is the energy in food compressed?
The energy in food is compressed because of burning process
When a wind-up toy is released the energy in the compressed spring is converted into what?
It becomes kinetic energy of the toy (plus some heat).
Is the energy stored in a compressed spring called strain energy?
The energy stored in a compressed spring is called potential energy.
Compressed springs are what kind of energy?
The potential energy of a spring is defined by this equation: U=.5kx2 U= potential energy (in joules) k= the spring constant x= the displacement of the spring from equilibrium. (the amount that the spring is stretched or compressed) This equation tells us that as a spring is compressed by a distance x, the potential energy increases proportionately to x2
Is the energy stored in a compressed spring called kinetic energy?
No, it is called potential energy. When the compressed spring is allowed to expand, then it becomes kinetic energy.
What happens when organic molecules decompose?
energy is released
What happens when sugar is melted in a spoon?
energy is released
