$A$ spring which has been kept compressed by tying it is allowed to be dissolved in an acid. What happens to the potential energy of the spring?

  • A
    It increases.
  • B
    It decreases.
  • C
    It remains the same.
  • D
    It is converted into thermal energy.

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