A spring (k\=300N/m) is compressed by 0.3m. What is the stored potential energy?
Kinetic energy K=½mv² and potential U=mgh per NCERT. Energy conservation K+U=constant for conservative forces. Substituting m, v, h gives 12 J as energy, matching option A.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Energy Conservation and Friction