What is the Elastic Potential Energy Calculator?

The Elastic Potential Energy Calculator helps students, engineers, and physics enthusiasts determine the energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring. By entering the spring constant and the displacement of the spring, the tool calculates the elastic potential energy, ensuring accurate results for experiments, homework, or practical applications. This prevents manual calculation errors and allows users to quickly understand how spring stiffness and displacement affect stored energy.

How to Use:

1. Enter Spring Constant (k, N/m): Input the stiffness of the spring in newtons per meter.
2. Enter Displacement (x, m): Input how far the spring is stretched or compressed in meters.
3. Click “Calculate”: The tool computes the elastic potential energy using the formula E=12kx2E = \frac{1}{2} k x^2E=21​kx2.
4. Review Result: The output displays the calculated energy in joules (J) and ensures the values entered are valid and positive for correct computation.