. Which of the following about elastic potential energy is incorrect? I) Zero when the spring is in the equilibrium position II) The spring becomes minimum when it is in maximum compression III) If the spring position is less than the equilibrium position, it will be negative, if it is larger, it will be positive.   a) I and II b) I c) I, II and III d) III e) II and III

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21. Which of the following about elastic potential energy is incorrect?
I) Zero when the spring is in the equilibrium position
II) The spring becomes minimum when it is in maximum compression
III) If the spring position is less than the equilibrium position, it will be negative, if it is larger, it will be positive.
 

a) I and II

b) I

c) I, II and III

d) III

e) II and III

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