Concept explainers
To complete: The given sentence.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Potential energy is the energy that is possessed by a body due to its position. An objects in the state of no motion also possess potential energy.
An object which is stretched or an object which is compressed are the ones that possesses elastic potential energy. For example: A rubber band being stretched or a spring being compressed. Thus, when the spring expands, the stored potential energy is released as kinetic energy.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the completed sentence is, “The energy due to compressing a spring is elastic potential energy”.
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