If a spring is stretched by a force $T$,what is the potential energy stored in the spring? (Given $T$ is the tension/force and $k$ is the spring constant.)

  • A
    $\frac{2T}{k^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{T^2}{2k}$
  • C
    $\frac{2k}{T^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{T^2}{2k^2}$

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