written by John Roeder
published by the American Association of Physics Teachers

This student activity is designed to explore the potential energy of springs. By hanging different masses on a spring, students are lead to determine the potential energy in a stretched spring. Included are notes for instructors wishing to use this material.

This activity is part of a PTRA manual on Energy.

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Last Modified June 14, 2006