Hi all,
I found an equation expression, which i'm trying to understand.
E = 0.5*k*x^2 (this is an elastic spring potential energy);
k = F/x (stiffness = force/displacement).
i found E expressed as [math]E = 0.5F^2/k[/math], but i am struggling to see how this was derived.
I can get E = 0.5F*x , but i can't see how to express E as a function of F and k.
Any help would be much appreciated
I found an equation expression, which i'm trying to understand.
E = 0.5*k*x^2 (this is an elastic spring potential energy);
k = F/x (stiffness = force/displacement).
i found E expressed as [math]E = 0.5F^2/k[/math], but i am struggling to see how this was derived.
I can get E = 0.5F*x , but i can't see how to express E as a function of F and k.
Any help would be much appreciated