everyday science MCQ #5340

The energy stored in a stretched spring is:

everyday science MCQ #5340

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The energy stored in a stretched spring is:

    • A) Potential energy
    • B) Kinetic energy
    • C) Heat energy
    • D) Elastic potential energy

    Answer: Elastic potential energy

    Explanation: A stretched spring stores elastic potential energy, a form of potential energy resulting from deformation; when released, this energy converts to kinetic energy per Hooke's law.