Question

what is the best description of the energy stored in a stretched or compressed object?
gravitational potential
potential energy
elastic potential
spring constant

Explanation:

Elastic potential energy is stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed. Gravitational potential is related to height in a gravitational - field. Potential energy is a general term and elastic potential is a specific type for stretched/compressed objects. Spring constant is a property of a spring, not the energy.

Answer:

C. elastic potential