When a clamped spring is dissolved in acid, the potential energy stored in the spring is converted into other forms of energy. This includes heat energy, sound energy, and the energy required for the chemical reaction between the acid and the spring material.
No, the potential energy does not disappear. It is simply converted into other forms of energy as mentioned before. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another.
Technically, yes. The potential energy can be recovered through a reverse process of dissolving the spring in acid. However, this would require an input of energy, as the chemical reaction between the acid and the spring will not be able to occur spontaneously in the opposite direction.
Yes, the potential energy stored in the spring will affect the chemical reaction with the acid. The energy released during the reaction will be equal to the potential energy stored in the spring. This energy will be used to break the chemical bonds in the spring material and will also contribute to the overall heat energy in the reaction.
Yes, the potential energy stored in a clamped spring can be used for various purposes, such as powering a mechanical device or storing energy for later use. However, once the spring is dissolved in acid, the potential energy will be converted into other forms and cannot be used for its original purpose.