Why are springy doorstops made with maximum compression? Wouldn’t they be more effective if they could be compressed to cushion the door’s impact?
The coil is just for flexibility (as others have said). If the spring was not compressed though when the door was pushed into it the spring would compress, absorbing the impact (good), however it would the release this compression, flinging the door back towards the person opening it (bad). The m…
The Short Answer
The coil is just for flexibility (as others have said). If the spring was not compressed though when the door was pushed into it the spring would compress, absorbing the impact (good), however it would the release this compression, flinging the door back towards the person opening it (bad). The more force the door was opened with potentially the faster the door would be returned towards the opener. This would probably cause a lot of accidents. However you would get some great YouTube compilations.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Door, spring, however
This explanation focuses on door, spring, however and spans 84 words across 5 sentences. The depth is typical for Nature questions (category average: 71 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “The coil is just for flexibility (as others have said).” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
How This Compares in Nature
Ranked #174 of 500 Nature questions by answer depth (top 36%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why springy doorstops made with maximum compression? wouldn't they be more effective if they could be compressed to cushion the door's impact?
The coil is just for flexibility (as others have said). If the spring was not compressed though when the door was pushed into it the spring would compress, absorbing the impact (good), however it would the release this compression, flinging the door…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Nature questions?
This is an above-average answer at 84 words, ranked #174 of 500 Nature questions by depth. The key concepts covered are door, spring, however.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis and contrasting perspectives across 84 words. It is categorized under Nature and addresses the question through 2 analytical lenses.