Spring Potential Energy
U = 0.5·k_s·x^2
What it says
The energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
U | Potential energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
k_s | Spring constant (N/m) | M T^-2 |
x | Displacement (m) | L |
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