THE elastic potential energy it is an energy that is related to the elasticity and deformation of flexible bodies such as rubber bands, rubber bands or springs.
It is acquired by elastic bodies that are able to return to their original shape after being deformed.
When a force is applied to an elastic body, they deform and store elastic potential energy. Here, work is carried out by tensile strength.
Compressed or stretched, these elastic bodies have this energy generated when they don't assume different sizes when a force is applied to them.
When a rubber ball is compressed, it wins elastic potential energy and produces a force against the compression it is receiving.
Most applications from elastic potential energy is based on storing or converting the kinetic energy produced by elastic objects.
Bumpers deform when they crash. Here, the vehicle's kinetic energy is absorbed, reducing accidents with the vehicle's passengers. They have the ability to convert kinetic energy into elastic energy.
The calculation formula is related to its elastic constant (k) with the deformation that the body underwent (x):
Ep = Kx (2)/2
Ep = elastic potential energy (J - joules)
k= elastic constant (N/m)
x = object deformation (m)
THE elastic potential energy is based on Hooke's law which measures the intensity of the elastic force when produced by deformed bodies, along with the physical definition of mechanical work.
Hooke's law demonstrates that elastic force is generated as a result of compression or tensioning of elastic bodies. It is a force that appears in the same direction as the action but in the opposite direction:
F = kx
Observing Hooke's law, the greater the elongation of a spring, the greater the elastic force it exerts.
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