Two springs of spring constant 1500 N/m and 3000 N/m respectively are stretched with the same force. The potential energies will be in the ratio of

Q: Two springs of spring constant 1500 N/m and 3000 N/m respectively are stretched with the same force. The potential energies will be in the ratio of

(a) 1 : 2

(b) 2 : 1

(c) 1 : 4

(d) 4 : 1

Ans: (b)