The contraction of the rubber-band is a spontaneous, natural process because it is accompanied by:
A
an increase in the kinetic energy
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B
a decrease in the free-energy in the rubber-band
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C
an increase in heat in the rubber-band
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D
an elastic force
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Solution
The correct option is B a decrease in the free-energy in the rubber-band Any process with ΔG=−Ve will be spontaneous as contraction of rubber band is spontaneous so there will be decrease in the free energy in rubber band.