Question

The elastic potential energy of a body is ________.
1. Work done by the external force against the deforming force.
2. Work done against the external force by the deforming force.
3. The sum of work done by the external force and the deforming force.
Which one option is true?

• A. Only 1
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1

Elastic potential energy is the work done by the external force against the deforming force.

Only 1st statement is correct.