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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Elastic Potential Energy HandoutGeorgia State University: Hyper Physics: Elastic Potential Energy Handout
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Georgia State University
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9th - 10th
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Elastic Potential Energy

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This site from Georgia State University Physics Department defines elastic potential energy and explains its origin. Provides an equation for computing elastic potential energy and an opportunity to practice solving problems with an automated problem-solver.

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Concepts

gravitational potential energy, gravity, mechanical energy, potential energy, spring, hooke's law

Additional Tags

elastic force, elastic potential energy, escape velocity, hyperphysics, hyperphysics: elastic potential energy, hyperphysics: elastic potential energy/ohio p.f.3, ohio p.f.3, elastic

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice
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