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When you compress a spring with a force, you are adding elastic potential energy to it. This can be released and turned back into mechanical energy. There will be some thermal energy produced due to the flexing of the spring material. If the spring is suddenly released there will be kinetic energy formed and the spring will overshoot its rest position, so there will be an interchange of kinetic and elastic energy until the motion is damped out and it comes to rest. Usually as I'm sure you know, there are dampers fitted to absorb the motion and stop oscillations. However if not damped, the spring will go on oscillating until the inherent resistance of the material to being continually strained has had time to act, otherwise we would have perpetual motion! This resistance of the spring material must appear as heat, in the spring itself.
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What is spring made of?
Springs are usually made of coiled and hardened steels. Springs can be defined as the mechanical devices that are capable of storing mechanical energy because of their elasticity.
When sitting on a bed the springs demonstrate which property of mechanical waves?
the mechanical waves that it is demostrating is refraction
How does mechanical toys work?
The mechanical toys can use rubber bands, springs and flywheels to make them work
What are metal springs?
Metal springs are mechanical devices made of coiled metal wire that store mechanical energy when compressed or stretched. They are commonly used in various applications to provide flexibility and reduce the impact of forces or vibrations. Springs come in different types, such as compression, extension, and torsion springs, each designed for specific purposes based on their unique properties.
What did Herman Holleriths machine use besides gears and levers?
paper and springs
What items have springs in them?
Springs are used to store mechanical energy. Tension/extension springs get longer as force is applied (seen in trampoline springs), compression springs get shorter as force is applied (seen in bed springs), and torsion springs rotate through an angle as force is applied (seen in clocks).
What is the uses and functions of springs?
A spring is an elastic object used to store mechanical energy.
What does the phrase small springs mean?
The phrase "small springs" typically refers to miniature versions of springs, which are coiled or helical objects that can store mechanical energy and release it when compressed or stretched. These small springs are often used in various mechanical devices and equipment to provide tension or support.
What is the closest airport to Palm Springs CA besides Palm Springs?
The next closest major airport would be LA/Ontario International Airport - Ontario, CA (ONT / KONT) which is about 69 miles by car from Palm Springs, CA.
What is the definition of geothermal springs?
Geothermal Springs are produced by superheated groundwater pushed to the surface by extreme heat from the Earth's Core. Hope it helps =-D
What is another close airport to palm desert besides ONT and the one in Palm Springs?
twenty-nine palms
What are the different applications of angle springs in mechanical engineering?
Angle springs are commonly used in mechanical engineering for various applications such as providing torque, controlling motion, and absorbing shock. They are also used in mechanisms like valves, clutches, and suspension systems to ensure proper functioning and stability.
