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Elastic Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The force exerted by a stretched or compressed elastic material, such as a spring, that tries to restore the material to its original shape.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Conservation of Energy

Unit 3

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