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elastic potential energy

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Noun1.elastic potential energy - potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring)
elastic energy
P.E., potential energy - the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy
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When an insect lands, the outer surface of the leaves changes shape slightly, creating elastic potential energy, or stored energy due to being stretched.
Snappy meals by Williams, David B. / Science World
So the Flybar stores about four times the amount of elastic potential energy as the low-going pogo can.
Sproiiing! by Barrow, Karen / Science World
When Pierce tugs on his long lobes, the skin builds up elastic potential energy (stored energy due to being stretched).
Stretched to the limit by Bryner, Jeanne / Science World
 
 
 
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