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When a spring is stretched by an amount 3 cm , the potential energy stored in the spring is U. if the spring is stretched by an amount 6 cm its stored potential energy is

A

2U

B

3U

C

4U

D

6U

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C
Stored energy `=Uxx(6^2)/(3^2)=4U`
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