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Assertion : A spring has potential energ...

Assertion : A spring has potential energy, when it is either compressed or stretched.
Reason : In compressing or stretching a spring work is done on it against the restoring force.

A

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R ) is false

D

(A) is false and (R ) is false

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