Is There a Spring That Doubles Energy in the First Half?

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The discussion explores the concept of a spring that could theoretically store and release double the energy in its first half. Participants acknowledge that while such a spring likely does not exist, experimenting with different designs could yield interesting results. The feasibility of this idea raises questions about energy storage and mechanical efficiency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of innovation in engineering to explore unconventional solutions. Ultimately, the concept remains speculative but intriguing for further investigation.
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Is there a type of spring that stores the energy of the whole spring and displaces the whole energy into on the first half of the spring? So basically doubling up the energy into the first half. There probably isn't but its worth a try to see if there is.
 
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