Conceptual Dynamics - Independent Learning

Potential Energy

 

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Elastic Potential Energy

 

If a spring is stretched a distance x by force Fs. The work done by Fs is given by the following equation.

 

U = ∫Fs dx = ∫kx dx = (1/2)kx2

 

 

The elastic potential energy is the energy stored in the spring.

 

Ve = (1/2)kx2