Elastic potential energy

• What is the formula for elastic potential energy?

  Elastic potential energy = $\frac{1}{2} k x^2$
• What unit is elastic potential energy measured in?

  Joules
• What is the unit for spring constant?

  N/m
• What does the variable 'x' represent in the elastic potential energy formula?

  'x' represents the extension or compression in meters
• What are the key components of the elastic potential energy formula?

  • Elastic potential energy (EPE)
  • Spring constant (k)
  • Extension or compression (x)