What is Elastic Potential Energy?
Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in objects like springs or rubber bands when they're stretched or compressed.
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Think of elastic potential energy as the power your slingshot gets when you pull back the band. Safety goggles, anyone?
Honestly? Elastic potential energy is just a fancy way of saying 'boing!' when you let go of a stretched or compressed object.
It's the energy stored in materials that can return to their original shape after being deformed, like a spring or a rubber band.
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