Physics

The type of potential energy associated with a stretched or compressed spring is elastic potential energy.

Elastic potential energy is stored as a result of the deformation of the spring (whether it's stretched or compressed) and is recoverable when the spring returns to its original shape.

Option A, Gravitational potential energy

A stretched or compressed spring's energy is not related to its height above the ground or any gravitational factors, so it is not gravitational potential energy.

Option C, Kinetic energy

A sprin...