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What form of energy does a compressed spring have? A) heat energy B) kinetic energy C) chemical energy D) potential energy

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy because a compressed spring has the energy possessed due to position and when the spring is allowed for rarefaction the energy is changed to kinetic energy

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Answer:

D) Potential Energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The compressed spring has elastic potential energy. If it is allowed to de-compress, the elastic potential energy will be converted to kinetic energy.

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