What Happens When a Spring Is Kept in the Compressed

question 74

Multiple Choice

What happens when a spring is kept in the compressed state for some time?

• A) The potential energy of the spring increases.
• B) The kinetic energy of the spring increases.
• C) The potential energy of the spring remains constant.
• D) The kinetic energy of the spring remains constant.

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