The spring extends by $x$ on loading, then energy stored by the spring is :(if $T$ is the tension in spring and $k$ is spring constant)

  • A

    $\frac{{{T^2}}}{{2k}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{T^2}}}{{2{k^2}}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{2k}}{{{T^2}}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{2{T^2}}}{k}$

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