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elastic energy

/ɪˈlæstɪk ˈɛnədʒi/

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/ɪˈlæstɪk ˈɛnədʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruПотенциальная энергия, запасённая в упругом объекте, таком как пружина или резиновая лента, при его растяжении или сжатии, которая может быть высвобождена для совершения работы.

The potential energy stored in an elastic object, such as a spring or rubber band, when it is stretched or compressed, which can be released to do work.

  1. Stored mechanical energyB2formal

    The potential energy stored in an elastic object when it is stretched or compressed, which can be released to do work.

    ruЗапасённая механическая энергия

    • A stretched rubber band stores elastic energy.
    • When you compress a spring, you increase its elastic energy.
    • The elastic energy in the bow is released when the arrow is shot.