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A spring of force constant k extends by a length x on loading. If T is the tension in the spring then the energy stored in the spring is
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Options:
  • A T22k
  • B T22k2
  • C 2kT2
  • D 2T2k
Solution:
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The correct answer is: T22k
Energy stored in a spring is given by

U=12kx2 ..........(1)

Where k is the spring constant

Now, applying Hooke's law, we have

Tension, T=kx (in magnitude)

extension x=Tk

Substituting the value in equation (1), we get

U=12T2k .

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