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Spring (device)

A spring is a device consisting of an elastic but largely rigid material (typically metal) bent or molded into a form (especially a coil) that can return into shape after being compressed, extended or twisted. Springs can store energy when compressed, when extended, and/or when twisted. In everyday use, the term most often refers to coil springs, but…

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Spring (device)

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spring springs force length made rate coil elastic law energy hooke's extension proportional compressed compression displaystyle position typically common tension

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steering wheels without hindering the rotationinstance ofand places where electricity must be carried to partially rotating devices0.80text
a membrane or miniature piston etc. to harden or relax the springinstance ofHollow tubing is filled with oil and the means of changing hydrostatic pressure inside the tubing0.80text
much like it happens with water pressure inside a garden hoseinstance ofHollow tubing is filled with oil and the means of changing hydrostatic pressure inside the tubing0.80text
the wheellockinstance ofUsed in antique firearm mechanisms0.80text
flintlockinstance ofUsed in antique firearm mechanisms0.80text
percussion cap locksinstance ofUsed in antique firearm mechanisms0.80text

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