A stretched catapult possesses energy.

potential

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Solution

The correct option is A potential
The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its shape or position is termed as potential energy. In case of a stretched catapult, the work done in stretching the catapult is stored in the form of 'elastic potential energy'.

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