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
\(\large{ PE = \frac {1}{2}\; k_s\; x^2 }\)
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	\(ft\)	\(m\)