The wound spring of a clock possesses:
A)kinetic but no potential energy
B)potential but no kinetic energy
C)both potential and kinetic energy in equal amounts
D)neither potential nor kinetic energy
E)both potential and kinetic energy, but more kinetic energy than potential energy

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The wound spring of a clock has potential energy stored in it, which is then transferred to kinetic energy to power the clock. Therefore, the wound spring possesses potential energy but no kinetic energy.

The Wound Spring of a Clock Possesses