Two springs,$P$ and $Q$,of force constants $k_P$ and $k_Q$ (where $k_Q = k_P / 2$) are stretched by applying forces of equal magnitude. If the energy stored in $Q$ is $E$,then the energy stored in $P$ is:

  • A
    $E$
  • B
    $2E$
  • C
    $E/2$
  • D
    $E/4$

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