In the Following Equation, What Does the X Stand For $$\text { elastic energy } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } k x ^ { 2 }$$

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the following equation, what does the x stand for? $$\text { elastic energy } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } k x ^ { 2 }$$

• A)deflection of spring from its unstretched position
• B)original length of unstretched spring
• C)spring force
• D)a generic unknown quantity

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