L3 - kinetic energy and elastic potential energy Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
rearrange Ek=1/2xmxv²
(kinetic energy=½ x mass x velocity²)
A
v=â2Ek/m
m=2Ek/v²
2
Q
rearrange Ee=½xkxe²
(elastic potential=½ x spring constant x extension²)
A
e=â2Ee/k
k=2Ee/e²
3
Q
what is extension?
A
when an object, such as a spring, is stretched, the increased length is called its extension.