A long spring, when stretched by a distance $x,$ has the potential energy $u.$ On increasing the stretching to $nx.$ The potential energy of the spring will be

  • A

    $\frac {u}{n}$

  • B

    $nu$

  • C

    $n^2u$

  • D

    $\frac {u}{n^2}$

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