Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 26 - The Special Theory of Relativity - Questions - Page 766: 18

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

The energy stored in the compressed spring can be thought of as a mass increase (far too small to be measured). This excess mass changes to energy when the spring is released.
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