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  • Potential Energy

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    Introduction Potential energy is the stored energy of an object based on its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors. It is one of the two main forms of energy, the other being kinetic energy. Gravitational Potential Energy Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due…

  • Hooke’s Law

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    Introduction Hooke’s Law describes the behavior of springs and other elastic materials. Named after the British physicist Robert Hooke, this law is a fundamental principle in the fields of mechanics and materials science. Basic Principle Hooke’s Law states that the force required to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that…

  • Chapter 18: Elastic Potential Energy

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    18.1 Introduction to Elastic (Spring) Potential Energy In this chapter, we will explore another form of potential energy, known as elastic potential energy. Elastic potential energy (also known as spring potential energy) is the energy stored in an object when it is deformed, such as when a spring is compressed or stretched. We will discuss…