The potential energy of a spring is 0.25 J when it is compressed 0.04 m to the left of its equilibrium position. This is its leftmost position. What is its kinetic energy when it returns to the equilibrium point?

A. zero
B. -0.3 J and moving to the left
C. 0.3 J and moving to the right
D. 0.3 J and at rest


Answer: C

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