Multiple choice general knowledge

The force that causes a spring to eventually return to its normal length is called

  1. Potential force

  2. Gravitational force

  3. Spring force

  4. Restoring force

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Explanation

When a spring is compressed or stretched, it exerts a force that tries to bring it back to its original length. This restoring force is proportional to the displacement (Hooke's Law). Potential and gravitational forces are different physical concepts, and spring force is what creates the restoring effect.