Naked Scientists Question of the Week

Can acid remove a spring's potential energy?

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Listener Mark wrote in to ask 'What happens to the potential energy of a compressed coil spring that is dissolved in acid?'. Otis Kingsman sprung to action in speaking with Dr Martin Buzza from the University of Hull to find the answer to this question. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
22 May 2022 English United Kingdom Science

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