Elastic Potential Energy (Spring)
For a spring with spring constant k, within the elastic limit, its elastic potential energy is E p = (1)/(2)kx², where x is the deformation (extension or compr…
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For a spring with spring constant k, within the elastic limit, its elastic potential energy is E p = (1)/(2)kx², where x is the deformation (extension or compression). Conditions: Hooke's law holds, i.e., the spring is within its elastic limit. Note: The zero point of elastic potential energy is usually taken at the spring's natural length.
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