Potential Energy (Spring/Elastic)

Potential Energy (Spring/Elastic)

PE-08
ASPCSPAdvanced

Formula
PE = ½kx²
When to Use

Calculate energy stored in a compressed or stretched spring. Used in machine guarding and energy isolation analysis.

Symbol Legend
SymbolMeaningUnitNote
PEElastic potential energy )Joules (J
kSpring constantstiffness
xCompression or extension distance from natural lengthm

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