A ball is placed on a compressed spring. When the spring is released, the ball is observed to fly.Why does the ball fly away?

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When the spring is compressed, potential energy is produced in the spring. Thus potential energy is transmitted to the ball which is kept on top of it. This energy is converted into kinetic energy which causes the ball to fly away from its position.

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