Stored energy within a system due to the positions of its components.

Forces where the work done is independent of the path taken.

Forces that dissipate energy as heat and do not have an associated potential energy.

A state where, if you nudge the system, it returns to its original position; corresponds to a local minimum on a potential energy curve.

A state where, if you nudge the system, it moves away from its original position; corresponds to a local maximum on a potential energy curve.

The potential energy stored in a spring due to its compression or extension from its equilibrium position. It is given by the formula: $$U_{s} = \frac{1}{2} k(\Delta x)^{2}$$.

Stored energy within a system due to the positions of objects.

Forces that allow a system to store energy; work done is path-independent.

Forces that dissipate energy as heat, preventing the system from storing potential energy.

A measure of the stiffness of a spring.

The acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.

The distance a spring is stretched or compressed from its equilibrium length.

Stored energy within a system due to the positions of its components.

A force where the work done is independent of the path taken.

A force that dissipates energy as heat and does not have an associated potential energy.

A state where, if you nudge the system, it returns to its original position; corresponds to a local minimum on the potential energy curve.

A state where, if you nudge the system, it moves away from its original position; corresponds to a local maximum on the potential energy curve.

The potential energy an object has due to its height above a reference point, given by the formula: $\Delta U_{g} = mg\Delta y$