MCQ
The form of energy present in a wound spring is:
- AChemical.
- BHeat energy.
- CMagnetic.
- DMechanical.
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Answer
- Mechanical.
Explanation:
Potential energy is stored in a wound spring. Potential energy is a type of mechanical energy. Hence, energy present in a wound spring is mechanical energy.
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