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The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is stretched by 8 cm the potential energy stored in it is :

a
4U
b
8U
c
16U
d
U4

detailed solution

Correct option is C

U=12kx2   ⇒   U'=Ux'x2=U·822=16U

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