U_s = ½kΔx²Copy formats
Variables
- U_s
- spring potential energyJ
- k
- spring constantN/m
- Δx
- displacement from equilibriumm
Reference details
- Subject
- Mechanics
- Topic
- periodic motion
- Plain text
U_s = 1/2 k delta x^2
Mechanics · periodic motion
Gives energy stored in an ideal linear spring.
U_s = ½kΔx²U_s = 1/2 k delta x^2