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Yes a physical property "Elasticity" is the cause for such a stretching

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That is called Hooke's Law. When a force F is applied to an object it will stretch X in proportion to its spring constant K according to F =KX

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Is stretching a rubber band physical change or chemical?

Stretching a rubber band is a physical change.


Is Stretching a rubber band is a physical change?

Yes - it's still a rubber band.


Is stretching a rubber band a physical change Why?

Yes - it's still a rubber band.


Why is stretching a band a physical change?

Yes - it's still a rubber band.


How can you give a rubber band potential energy?

You can give the rubber band potential energy by stretching the rubber band, however if you let it go and it moves then it will no longer be potential energy.


What will happen if stretching of a rubber band is stopped?

Rubber is elastic. After streching is stopped, it will regain its shape.


What force applied when stretching a rubber band?

Elastic potential energy.


Is there a change in the sound produced when you plucked the rubber band while stretching?

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Why is there potential energy when stretching a rubber band?

It has potential to do work. Looking at it another way, it requires energy to stretch the rubber band; this energy can be recovered - for example, by pulling something - when the rubber band gets back to its normal position.


What Is a sentence for lengthen?

Stretching the rubber band would lengthen it. It is the sentence containing the lengthen word.


When stretching a rubber band between your fingers gives it kinetic energy?

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How does the extension of a rubber band affect bungee jumping?

Well, if you extend a rubber band, after a while tension begins to build up and the rubber band wants to retract (return to its original shape), same principle with a bungee jump, the band is extended to it's limit and wants to return.