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What kind of energy is stored when you stretch a spring?

A. Kinetic energy
B. Chemical energy
C. Elastic energy
D. Gravitational potential energy

User Lilith
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Answer:

it's B

Step-by-step explanation:

Elastic potential energy is energy stored as a result of applying a force to deform an elastic objects. The energy is stored until the force is removed and the object springs back to it's original shape, doing work in the process. The deformation could involve compressing, stretching or twisting the object

User Mohamed Abouelnasr
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Answer: Elastic energy

Step-by-step explanation:

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