2006-07-21 09:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by alexander 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The spring didn't dissolve instantaneously. The weakest part of the spring dissolved through, releasing the tension on the spring. The energy stored was released when the spring sprung.
2006-07-21 09:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This energy goes into heat. However, this elastic energy is SO small compared to the internal energy of the molecules of the spring that I doubt one would be able to measure the temperature difference between a stretched spring and a non-stretched spring.
2006-07-21 09:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Plazzmoidi F. McStinkleshlonger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stored energy probably sped up how fast the spring dissolved. That might mean heat or light or just zingier molecules in your solution.
2006-07-21 09:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your on acid....? joking, i am assuming that it didnt dissolve all at the same time so it probaball broke in a weak spot first and released the energy?
2006-07-21 09:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋