Does temperature affect a spring's properties underwater?

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The discussion centers on the impact of temperature on a spring's properties when submerged underwater. It is established that while being submerged does not alter the spring constant, temperature variations—specifically extreme hot or cold—do affect the spring constant. Participants agree that temperature is a critical factor influencing the mechanical properties of springs, regardless of their submerged state.

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  • Familiarity with the properties of materials in different states (solid, liquid)
  • Concept of buoyancy and its effects on submerged objects
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Hello PF!

I was having a debate with a coworker of mine. We were talking about the properties of springs underwater. He was convinced that it doesn't change, at least when in water. I thought otherwise.

Does a spring's spring constant change if fully submerged underwater?

Does the temperature of the water, extreme hot, extreme cold, change the spring constant of the spring?

What do you all think?
 
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Temperature will affect the spring constant. Simple fact of being submerged under water with temperatures being the same, will not.
 

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