If a spring extends by $x$ on loading, then the energy stored by the spring is (if $T$ is tension in the spring and $k$ is spring constant)
  • A$\frac{{{T^2}}}{{2x}}$
  • B$\frac{{{T^2}}}{{2k}}$
  • C$\frac{{2x}}{{{T^2}}}$
  • D$\frac{{2{T^2}}}{k}$
AIIMS 1997, Medium
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