A.3.4 - Elastic Potential Energy
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Practice Questions
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What does elastic potential energy depend on?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula E_e = 1/2 kx^2.
Name one real-life application of elastic potential energy.
💡 Hint: Think about objects that can stretch.
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What is the formula for calculating elastic potential energy?
💡 Hint: Remember that there's a half in the formula.
True or False: A stiffer spring (higher spring constant) will store less elastic potential energy when compressed the same distance.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between spring stiffness and energy.
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A spring is compressed by 0.5 m with a spring constant of 300 N/m. Calculate the maximum energy stored in the spring once it is released, then determine the work done when returning to the natural length.
💡 Hint: Use the potential energy formula to find the energy stored first.
Two springs are used in an experiment. Spring A has a spring constant of 100 N/m and is stretched to 0.2 m, while Spring B has a spring constant of 200 N/m but is compressed by 0.1 m. Which spring stores more potential energy?
💡 Hint: Compare the energy stored using E_e = 1/2 kx^2 for both springs.
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