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oneounceload · July 8, 2011, 02:01 PM

Springs weaken by "work". Work is defined by compression and decompression.

Think of a paper clip - left alone it remains in perfect shape - keep bending it back and forth and heat develops and it weakens and breaks

July 8, 2011, 02:01 PM	#8
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Springs weaken by "work". Work is defined by compression and decompression. Think of a paper clip - left alone it remains in perfect shape - keep bending it back and forth and heat develops and it weakens and breaks