Question

The potential energy possessed by a spring is also known as _____

(a) Elastic potential energy

(b) Extensive potential energy

(c) Compressive potential energy

(d) Deflection potential energy

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

My question is taken from The Potential Energy of a Spring in chapter Work, Energy and Power of Physics – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Elastic potential energy

To explain I would say: The potential energy stored in a spring is the consequence of its elastic property and hence it is also termed “elastic potential energy”. It can be stored when the spring is extended or compressed.