Elastic Potential Energy
U = (1 / 2)·k·x^2
What it says
The elastic potential energy stored in an ideal spring is half the spring constant times the square of its displacement.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
U | Elastic potential energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
k | Spring constant (N/m) | M T^-2 |
x | Displacement (m) | L |
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