Question

select the correct answer. which form of energy increases when a spring is compressed? a. chemical potential energy b. elastic potential energy c. kinetic energy d. radiant energy e. thermal energy

Explanation:

When a spring is compressed, work is done on the spring. According to the principle of elastic - potential energy, the elastic potential energy of a spring is given by $U=\frac{1}{2}kx^{2}$, where $k$ is the spring - constant and $x$ is the displacement from the equilibrium position. As the spring is compressed (displacement $x$ increases), the elastic potential energy increases.

Answer:

B. elastic potential energy