Question

what type of energy is stored in a compressed spring? elastic potential energy kinetic energy gravitational potential energy thermal energy

Explanation:

Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like a spring. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Gravitational potential energy is related to an object's height in a gravitational field. Thermal energy is related to the temperature of an object. Since the question is about a compressed spring (a stretched or compressed object), elastic potential energy is the correct type of energy.

Answer:

Elastic potential energy