SCIENCE8 Physics: Elastic potential energy

Elastic energy is a form of potential energy that is stored in an elastic object - such as a coiled spring or a stretched elastic band. Elastic objects store elastic energy when a force causes them to be stretched or squashed.

Source: Solar Schools, URL: https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/energy/types/elastic

Elastic energy

Phil starts with a Popsicle stick catapult, then he uses everything he knows about elastic energy to build a full-size catapult that hurls pumpkins! Plus, a maxed out paddle wheel boat and a historical re-enaction.

Source: ClickView, ABC Me, 2015, Duration 21:04, URL: https://online.clickview.com.au/exchange/videos/9209814/elastic-energy

Source: ABC iView, Duration 21:05, URL: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/ZW1159A002S00