Elastic Potential Energy
Elastic potential energy, abbreviated as PE, is the energy stored in objects as the result of deformation, such as a spring when stretching or compressing.
Elastic Potential Energy formula |
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\(\large{ PE = \frac {1}{2}\; k_s\; x^2 }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ PE }\) = elastic potential energy | \(\large{lbf-ft}\) | \(\large{J}\) |
\(\large{ k_s }\) = spring constant | \(\large{\frac{lbf}{ft}}\) | \(\large{\frac{N}{m}}\) |
\(\large{ x }\) = length or displacement | \(ft\) | \(m\) |
Tags: Energy Equations