Question #0e30c Physics Work and Energy Energy 1 Answer Morgan Mar 9, 2017 The potential energy stored within a spring is given by U_(sp)=1/2k(Deltas)^2, where k is the spring constant, and Deltas is the displacement from equilibrium, i.e. how far it is stretched or compressed from its original length. Answer link Related questions How do matter and energy interact? Question #50ca2 Question #242cf Question #5038d Question #50391 What is potential energy? Question #d6576 Question #50cae Question #50cb2 Question #50cb6 See all questions in Energy Impact of this question 1929 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License