Elastic Potential Energy

Elastic Potential Energy

### Formula

$$U=\frac{1}{2}kx^2$$

### Terminologies

- U → Elastic potential energy.

- k → Spring constant.

- x → Extension or compression.

### Dimensions

$$[U]=[ML^2T^{-2}]$$

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Energy stored is always positive.

$$U\geq0$$

### Usage

- Used in spring-mass systems.