Question

Name the energy stored when a rubber band is stretched.

Answer 1

Elastic Potential energy:

1. When a spring or a rubber band is stretched, mechanical energy is stored in it.
2. When the spring or the rubber band snaps back, this energy is released.
3. This stored mechanical energy is called potential energy or elastic potential energy.
4. It is a type of energy an object has because of its position.
5. A rock on top of a mountain has plenty of potential energy because it could roll down pretty fast at any moment.

Thus, elastic potential energy or potential energy is stored when a rubber band is stretched.