How Springs Bounce
    Physics & How Things Work

    How Springs Bounce

    Squeeze stores energy. Release lets it out. That's a trampoline.

    A kid jumps on a trampoline. Each bounce sends them HIGHER than where they started. Doesn't seem like they're doing extra work. Where's the extra height coming from?

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    Elastic EnergyHooke's LawCompressionRelease