Elastic Potential Energy

Definition

Elastic potential energy is the stored energy in an elastic material when it is stretched or compressed. It depends on the amount of deformation and the spring constant of the material.

Related terms

Spring Constant:

A measure of how stiff or flexible an elastic material is.

Deformation: The change in shape or size of an object under applied forces.

Restoring Force:

The force exerted by an elastic material to return to its original shape after being deformed.