Elastic Potential Energy Formula (Spring)

Formula: E p = (1)/(2)kx² Conditions: Within the elastic limit of the spring, Hooke's law holds. Explanation: The elastic potential energy stored in a spring i…

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Formula: E p = (1)/(2)kx² Conditions: Within the elastic limit of the spring, Hooke's law holds. Explanation: The elastic potential energy stored in a spring is equal to one - half the product of its spring constant and the square of its deformation.

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