The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by $2\, cm$ is $U.$ If the spring is stretched by $8\, cm$ the potential energy stored in it is

  • A

    $\frac{U}{4}$

  • B

    $4U$

  • C

    $8U$

  • D

    $16U$

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