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Faris ARSLAN
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Hi!.. As known, a certain amount of energy is applied for compressing a mechanical spring. Thus mechanical spring is charged with energy and it stores it as elastic-potential energy. But whole energy, applied for compressing spring, can not be converted into potential energy. The reason is internal friction of spring which causes heat loss during the compressing process. Thus some energy is wasted as heat and retain energy is stored as elastic potential energy. If we assume:
Applied Energy for compressing=Eapp
Wasted Energy due to heat loss=Ewast
Stored Elasto-potential Energy =Epot
We can formulate Stored Elasto-potential Energy as:
Epot = Eapp - Ewast
So what is the Ewast / Eapp ratio? In other words, what is the approximate Energy loss percentage for springs made of steel? And can u suggest to me any source as website, book, etc..
Applied Energy for compressing=Eapp
Wasted Energy due to heat loss=Ewast
Stored Elasto-potential Energy =Epot
We can formulate Stored Elasto-potential Energy as:
Epot = Eapp - Ewast
So what is the Ewast / Eapp ratio? In other words, what is the approximate Energy loss percentage for springs made of steel? And can u suggest to me any source as website, book, etc..