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Question

The spring extends by $x$ on loading, then energy stored by the spring is : (if $T$ is the tension in spring and $k$ is spring constant)

A

$\frac{T^{2}}{2k}$

B

$\frac{T^{2}}{2k^{2}}$

C

$\frac{2k}{T^{2}}$

D

$\frac{2T^{2}}{k}$

Answer

$\frac{T^{2}}{2k}$

Explanation

Solution

The energy stored in the spring is