Stretching of a rubber band results in ___________.

No change in potential energy

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Zero value of potential energy

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Increase in potential energy

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Decrease in potential energy

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Solution

The correct option is C Increase in potential energy
When a rubber band is stretched, work is done on it , in course of which some amount of energy in the form of elastic potential energy (strain energy) is input into it. This increases the potential energy of the system. When the rubber band is released, the potential energy is quickly converted to kinetic energy.
Option C.

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