Kinetic Energy is Stored as ________ Energy When a Spring

Question

Kinetic energy is stored as ________ energy when a spring is stretched or compressed.
A) potential
B) possible
C) plausible
D) probable
E) positive

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy when a spring is stretched or compressed. When the spring is released, the potential energy is converted back into kinetic energy. Therefore, the correct choice is "potential."