Question

(15 points) (Asap!!)In what two ways can you increase the elastic potential energy of a spring?

Answer 1

Hello There

Answers: The elastic potential energy can be increased by: 

1) Getting a spring with a higher spring constant

2) Increasing the length at which the spring is compressed. 

Reasons: Getting a stronger spring makes it stronger which equals more energy. While increasing the compression on the spring, increases the stored energy which makes it more powerful when its released

I hope this helps
-Chris

Answer 2

 Getting a stiffer spring (one with a higher spring constant) and increasing the length at which the spring is compressed. 
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