Conservation of Energy, thinking question

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When a compressed spring in a vacuum is released, the stored potential energy, calculated as 1/2kx^2, converts into kinetic energy, represented by 0.5mv^2. In the absence of friction, the velocity of the spring's mass remains constant initially, allowing for efficient energy transfer. However, if the spring oscillates, internal resistances will eventually dampen the vibrations, leading to energy conversion into heat. This process illustrates the conservation of energy, as energy shifts forms rather than disappearing. Ultimately, the energy transitions from potential to kinetic and then to thermal energy due to damping effects.
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Since we all know that energy is conserved, it is converted from one form to another, I want to ask you what happens to the energy when a compressed spring, in a vacuum is released? Where does the energy go, does it simply become heat energy in the spring, or is it transferred another way?
 
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I thinks the energy in the spring which equals 1/2kx^2 will transfer into a K.E which equals to 0.5mv^2, and the v will not decrease because we have no friction there.
 
If it is released and oscillates, internal resistances will dampen the vibration and convert the energy to heat.
 

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