elastic energy
Stretched material's potential
Elastic energy is potential energy stored in an object when it's stretched, compressed, or deformed—a rubber band pulled taut, a compressed spring, a drawn bowstring.
When released, the stored energy converts to motion.
The concept appears in physics, engineering, and discussions of renewable energy storage systems.
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- compression springHelical device resisting squeeze
- rubber bandStretchable fastening loop
- rubber band ballElastic loops wrapped into sphere
- potentialLatent capacity for development
bungee cord · bowstrings · tension · catapults · snap back · spring constant · restoring force · prosthetics · resilience · stiffness · pogo stick · tensile strength · diving board · compression · elastomers · archer · trampolines · slingshot
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Power stored in bonds
nuclear energy · magnetic energy · thermal energy · radiant energy
elastic energykinetic energy
Power from movement
thermal energy · radiant energy · sound energy · heat · motion
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