Elastic Potential Energy

Which type of potential energy causes the arrow to shoot from the bow?

• kinetic

• elastic

• chemical

• gravitational

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

• sound

• elastic

• light

• chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What type of potential energy is stored in a slinky?

• Kinetic Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Chemical Energy

The diagram shows the same spring being stretched at different lengths using different masses. At which length does the spring have the LEAST potential energy? 

• length A

• length B

• length C

• length D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What does elastic energy depend on?

• deformation and rigidity

• deformation and mass

• rigidity and elasticity

• mass and elevation

A stretched rubber band represents what type of potential energy?

• gravitational potential energy

• elastic potential energy

• chemical potential energy

• kinetic potential energy

What equation is used to calculate elastic potential energy?

• E_{p = mass X gravity X height}

• E_{p = 1/2 X mass X velocity}²

• E_{p = 1/2 X Force X compression or extension length}

Leo (700 N) stretches the trampoline mat by 37 cm. Calculate the elastic potential energy he puts into the trampoline mat. Elastic potential energy = 1/2 X Force X Stretching length HINT: Stretching length in cm must be converted to metre. 1 cm = 0.01 m

• 4.79 J

• 129.5 J

• 47.9 J

• 12.76. J

Which type of energy increases when you compress a spring?

• elastic potential energy

• kinetic energy

• radiant energy

• sound energy

What is the formula for elastic potential energy stored in a spring?