Question

does the potential energyof a springdecreases or increases when it is compressed​

Answer 1

Answer:

The potential energy when a spring is compressed increases. When you stretch or compress a spring you work against the restoring force of the spring. This work is stored as elastic potential energy in the spring. The potential energy increase with the displacement from equilibrium position of the spring.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Increases.

springs try to reduce their potential energy by coming in original shape