Question
Easy
At which of the following positions does a spring have the least potential energy ?
1
The spring is neither compressed nor
pulled out and is lying on the ground.
2
The spring is compressed to the minimum
and is lying on the ground.
3
The spring is compressed to the minimum
and is placed at a height.
4
The spring is pulled out to the maximum
and is placed at a height.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Work, Energy, and Power
Topic: Energy
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation
Option 1 is the correct answer because it describes the condition where the spring has the least potential energy. Let's break down why this is the case: 1. Explanation for Option 1: - When a spring is neither compressed nor stretched, it is in its natural, relaxed state. In this state, the spring is not storing any elastic potential energy because there is no deformation. The potential energy stored in…Read More
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