alleryStart learning →A stretched spring tries to go back to its natural length. This pulling-back force is called
Amagnetic force
Bfrictional force
Celastic force
Dgravitational force
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. elastic force
A spring returns to its natural length by an elastic force, which is stored in the spring when it is stretched or squeezed.
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