What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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A Kinetic energy
B Gravitational potential energy
C Elastic potential energy
D None of the options

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Answer: C. Elastic potential energy

When a rubber band is stretched, it stores energy because of its changed shape. This is elastic potential energy, and it changes into kinetic energy when the band is released and flies off.

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