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Published on: August 21, 2026
The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 
is 
. If the spring is stretched by 
, potential energy stored in it will be :
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
U ∝ ∝ x 2
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