Elastic Potential Energy (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

Energy stored in a stretched or compressed object

Force

Doing work

Elastic potential energy

$E_e = \frac{1}{2} \times k \times e^2$

Elastic potential energy (J)

Spring constant (N/m)

Extension (m)

Extension (m)

Force applied (N)

Linear relationship until limit of proportionality

Point where force is too great and spring won't return to original length