​Elastic energy is energy stored in an object due to a force that temporarily changes its shape, such as squashing or stretching.

​Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object or substance. Elastic energy is a form of potential energy – in fact, it's often called 'elastic potential energy'.

​​Potential Elastic Energy

​​Elastic Energy

Thermal energy refers to the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature.

Thermal Energy

​Potential energy is the stored energy an object has because of its position or state.

Types of potential energy

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