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How does a wind-up toy work?

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I believe they use some type of spring which is compressed as the handle turns. Naturally, when you let go the spring try's to return to its original position. However, I'm not sure exactly how its done, because most wind up toys make some sort of noise, I would have to take one apart and see what devices are used.

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