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mamadou
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Hi ,
I wanted to know how elastic force could be a conservative force ?
I wanted to know how elastic force could be a conservative force ?
https://www.google.com/search?q=elastic+force&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8vanhees71 said:What's an "elastic force"?
A conservative force is a type of force that conserves mechanical energy. This means that the work done by the force is independent of the path taken by the object, only the initial and final positions matter.
An elastic force is a type of force that causes an object to return to its original shape after being deformed. This force is a result of the object's elasticity, which is its ability to stretch or compress and then return to its original state.
Conservative forces and elastic forces are related in that elastic forces are a type of conservative force. This means that the work done by an elastic force is independent of the path taken by the object, as long as the initial and final positions are the same.
The potential energy of an object is a result of conservative forces, including elastic forces. When an object is subjected to an elastic force, its potential energy increases as it is stretched or compressed. As the object returns to its original shape, the potential energy is converted back into kinetic energy.
Some examples of conservative forces for elastic forces include spring forces, elastic band forces, and rubber band forces. These forces all have the ability to store potential energy in an object through stretching or compressing, and then release that energy as the object returns to its original shape.