Vertical spring work done is the amount of energy required to stretch or compress a spring in a vertical direction. This can be calculated by multiplying the force applied to the spring by the distance it is stretched or compressed.
Vertical spring work done is typically measured in joules (J) or newton-meters (N*m). This can be calculated using the formula W = Fd, where W is the work done, F is the applied force, and d is the distance the spring is stretched or compressed.
The amount of vertical spring work done is affected by the force applied to the spring, the distance it is stretched or compressed, and the stiffness of the spring. The stiffer the spring, the more work required to stretch or compress it.
Vertical spring work done is directly related to potential energy. When a spring is stretched or compressed, it gains potential energy, which is equal to the amount of work done on the spring. This potential energy can then be converted into other forms of energy, such as kinetic energy, when the spring is released.
Vertical spring work done has many applications in everyday life, such as in trampoline jumping, pogo sticks, and shock absorbers in vehicles. It is also used in various industrial and mechanical systems, such as in springs for door hinges or in mechanical watches.