Introduction to Elastic Potential Energy with Examples

The video tutorial explains elastic potential energy, its symbols, and how it is stored in objects like springs and rubber bands. It covers the equation for elastic potential energy, the concept of spring constant, and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also includes a practical analysis of elastic potential energy in a rubber band, discussing the calculation of energy stored and the role of the spring constant. The video concludes with a discussion on whether elastic potential energy can be negative and highlights that it is a scalar quantity.

What is the symbol for elastic potential energy?

Explain the concept of elastic potential energy.

Describe how elastic potential energy is stored in a spring.

What is the equation for calculating elastic potential energy?

How does the spring constant affect the elastic potential energy?

What happens to elastic potential energy when a rubber band is elongated?

Can elastic potential energy be negative? Explain your answer.