JEE Main Physics question
Two springs P and Q of force constants and = /2) are stretched by applying forces of equal magnitude. If the energy stored in Q is E, then the energy stored in P is
Answer: (D)
Solution
For equal force, energy stored W = F²/(2k), so W ∝ 1/k. / = / = 1/2 ⟹ = E/2 (since = E).