Question

the spring does not acquire energy when compressed
. why?​

Answer 1

A force is required to compress a spring; the more compression there is, the more force that is required to compress it further. Spring constant (k). If a spring is not stretched or compressed, then no work was done by an outside force (Fapplied) therefore it will not have gained or lost any mechanical energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

A forced is requried to compressed a spring, the more compression there is to compress it further

Explanation:

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