Question
Why are the springs made of steel and not of copper?
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Answer
A spring will be better one if a large restoring force is set up in it on being deformed, which in turn depends upon the elasticity of the material of the spring. Since the Young's modulus of elasticity of steel is more than that of copper, hence steel is preferred in making the springs.
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