What are some examples of everyday elastic potential energy?

Your mattress, a click pen, clothes as they stretch, rubber bands, the rubber in the soles of your shoes…etc. Basically anything that is forced out of its shape that wants to return to its original shape has elastic potential energy. read more

Quick Answer. Examples of elastic potential energy include a rubber band, spring, bouncing ball, catapult, bungee cord, bow string and trampoline. read more

The classic example of elastic potential energy is the energy stored in a spring: E = 1/2 * K * u^2. This can for example be used to close a door after it is opened or to drive a mechanical wristwatch. read more