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What type of energy is stored when you squeeze a mattress?
elastic energy
How are springs used in a spring mattress?
When the springs are compressed they go down and the mattress go down along with it which causes a person to sleep well :)
Why are there springs in my mattress>?
The springs are there to absorb motion. If they weren't there, normal movements during sleep could actually hurt you.
Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are what type of stored energy?
Elastic energy - which is a type of potential energy.
What energy do hot springs have?
Thermal energy
Is a mattress coil compression because of the type of springs it has?
Compression coil springs were made to be durable. If this answers your question, then yes, it is compression because of the type of springs it has.
What is a sprung mattress?
This is a type of mattress with upright springs incorporated inside. This is a common type of mattress today. Increasing in popularity are pocket sprung mattresses; they minimize 'roll-together' and, because the springs are independent, the springs closely follow the contour of the body for increased supporty. The best matresses have 3 layers upright/interwoven springs with small pocket springs over and a 'memory foam' top layer.
Do you need box springs with a conventional mattress?
Yes, box springs are recommended with a traditional mattress. The box springs are constructed to support the mattress and to lengthen its life.
What type of energy is stored when you squeeze a mattress?
elastic energy
What is inside a mattress?
For a regular mattress--- It has springs and cushing for comfort. For a memory foam mattress--- It has pure, pillowy cushioning, no springs and is much better than a regular matress
When was the first modern mattress made?
Modern mattresses typically have springs. The first mattress which had coiled springs was introduced in 1901. This mattress was produced by VI-Spring, an English manufacturer.
How are springs used in a spring mattress?
When the springs are compressed they go down and the mattress go down along with it which causes a person to sleep well :)
What is energy stored in springs?
That's called elastic energy, and it is a type of potential energy.
How much wood do you use to make a mattress?
None. Usually a mattress is made of fabric and springs
How many springs do mattresses have?
The total number of springs in a mattress differs from mattress to mattress, but the important part of a mattress is not the number of coils, its the size of each coil. Higher quality mattresses tend to have thicker coils, which more firm mattresses tend to have smaller coils.
Does two single box springs equal a queen mattress?
No
Can you sale mattress springs that have been striped down?
Selling mattress springs that have been stripped down is a possibility. However, this is not a good idea because it could hurt someone. It is not illegal, though.
