A wound watch spring possesses energy in the form of a.Mechanical potential energy b.Kinetic energy c.Spring energy d.Potential energy e.Both potential and kinetic energy

A wound watch spring possesses energy in the form of a.Mechanical potential energy b.Kinetic energy c.Spring energy d.Potential energy e.Both potential and kinetic energy
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