Work Energy And Power Question 8
Question: Assertion : A spring has potential energy, both when it is compressed or stretched. Reason : In compressing or stretching, work is done on the spring against the restoring force.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The work done on the spring against the restoring force is stored as potential energy in both conditions when it is compressed or stretched.
