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 1769 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License