Two springs of spring constants $K$ and $2K$ are stretched by the same force. If $W_{1}$ and $W_{2}$ are the energies stored in them respectively,then:

  • A
    $W_{1} = 2W_{2}$
  • B
    $W_{1} = \frac{W_{2}}{4}$
  • C
    $W_{2} = 2W_{1}$
  • D
    $W_{1} = W_{2}$

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