Why is the clock spring called a spring?

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The spiral spring used in a clock used as a spring.

A clock spring is used inside the steering of a car. It is used to connect the horn and other switches and controls mounted on the steering wheel. It is just e ribon containing simple conductors. But it looks like the spiral spring of a clock. Though it is 12 foot long, but still it is not sufficient to turn the steering sheel infinitely.So, somewhere it restricts the movement of steering wheel. Which maybe a reason to call it as a spring.

A spring must store energy and release it, which is called as a restoring force in definition. But clock spring of a steering wheel has none of the properties which a spring should have. Still it is called as spring due to its shape, which is very similar to the spring of a clock.

Google it for better visuals. Sorry for bad drawing

samet mamat answered 2 years ago

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