Initial Elastic Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate Initial Elastic Potential Energy





Formula

The formula to calculate the Initial Elastic Potential Energy (PEi) is:

\[ PEi = PEf - f \cdot x \]

Where:

Definitions

Example

Let's say the final elastic potential energy (PEf) is 50 Joules, the spring constant (f) is 200 N/m, and the change in position (x) is 0.1 meters. Using the formula:

\[ PEi = 50 - (200 \times 0.1) \]

We get:

\[ PEi = 50 - 20 = 30 \, \text{J} \]

So, the initial elastic potential energy is 30 Joules.