1.7 Elastic potential energy

Front

What is elastic potential energy?

Back

Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

Front

Give an example of elastic potential energy.

Back

A rubber band stretched between two fingers.

Front

What type of potential energy is found in springs?

Back

Elastic potential energy.

Front

At which position is gravitational potential energy stored?

Back

Position 1 in the context of the provided questions.

Front

When is kinetic energy equal to zero?

Back

Kinetic energy is equal to zero at Position 1 and Position 3.

Front

At which position is kinetic energy at its maximum value?

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Kinetic energy is at its maximum value at Position 2.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as an object is compressed or stretched?

Back

Kinetic energy starts transferring to elastic potential energy.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and potential energy?

Back

As kinetic energy increases, potential energy may decrease, and vice versa, depending on the object's motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

Front

How can you identify elastic potential energy in a system?

Back

Look for materials that can be stretched or compressed, like rubber bands or springs.