No, in a longitudinal wave, the energy is transferred through the compression and rarefaction of the medium particles, rather than being absorbed by the spring. The spring may help transmit the wave, but it does not absorb the energy of the wave.
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A tightly wound spring being held in place contains potential energy. This potential energy is stored in the spring due to its compressed state and can be converted into kinetic energy when the spring is released.
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When a wave is being absorbed, its amplitude decreases as energy is transferred to the absorbing medium. This results in a reduction of the wave's intensity and amplitude as it loses energy.
When energy is being given off, it is released in the form of heat, light, or sound depending on the source. When energy is being absorbed, it is taken in and used to perform work or to trigger chemical reactions.