Initial Elastic Potential Energy Calculator

Formula

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

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

Where:

\( PEi \) is the Initial Elastic Potential Energy (J)
\( PEf \) is the final elastic potential energy (J)
\( f \) is the spring constant (N/m)
\( x \) is the change in position (m)

Definitions

Initial Elastic Potential Energy: The energy stored in an elastic object (like a spring) when it is initially deformed.

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.