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The energy stored in a stretched rubber band comes from the work done to stretch it, which deforms the rubber molecules and stores potential energy in the molecular bonds. When the rubber band is released, this potential energy is converted back to kinetic energy as the rubber band snaps back to its original shape.

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When stretched a rubber band why does it come back and hit and give pain to the fingers?

This is two different questions:- 1) Why does it come back? Newton's Third Law of Motion states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, you've stretched it out; it will now come back. 2) Why does it hurt? A force exerted on a relatively-small area of nerves will hurt more than the same force applied over a relatively-large area. For example, stabbing a balloon with a needle will burst it; laying a large book on top of it will not burst it.


Where does the energy to wind the rubber band come from?

The energy to wind the rubber band comes from the mechanical force applied by stretching or twisting the band. As you stretch the rubber band, you're storing potential energy in its molecular structure. When you release the rubber band, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the rubber band snaps back to its original shape.


Does the amount of weight suspended from a rubber band effect how far it streches?

Elastic substances usually extend or compress so that the amount of stretch or compression is proportional to the force, and clearly the speed of the rubber when released will depend on the force accelerating it. However there is a limit, called the elastic limit, to the extension and beyond that it will break


How energy band forms?

Energy bands form in solids due to the overlapping of atomic orbitals as atoms come together to form a crystal lattice. The energy levels of the individual atoms combine to form a continuous band of energy levels for electrons to occupy. The band structure of a material determines its electrical and optical properties.


Difference between energy level and energy band?

An energy level refers to a confined particle such as an atom, the energy level refers to how excited the electron is ie if an electron in the ground state (level 0) receives the correct amount of energy it will move to level 1.Energy band refers to something much more complex, it is more commonly known as band structure and describes all the energy levels that a particle such as an electron is allowed to be in and those which it is not.Basically, energy level is for a single confined particle, energy band is for when lots and lots of electrons come together for instance in a crystal structure

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When stretched a rubber band why does it come back and hit and give pain to the fingers?

This is two different questions:- 1) Why does it come back? Newton's Third Law of Motion states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, you've stretched it out; it will now come back. 2) Why does it hurt? A force exerted on a relatively-small area of nerves will hurt more than the same force applied over a relatively-large area. For example, stabbing a balloon with a needle will burst it; laying a large book on top of it will not burst it.


Where does the energy to wind the rubber band come from?

The energy to wind the rubber band comes from the mechanical force applied by stretching or twisting the band. As you stretch the rubber band, you're storing potential energy in its molecular structure. When you release the rubber band, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the rubber band snaps back to its original shape.


What are all the types of energy used when a rubber band gun is fired?

As this has answered already I will answer it again for you. 1st there is Elastic Potential energy and that energy will come into play when the band is stetched. When released the rubber bands energy is converted to Kinetic energy i.e characterized by its forward motion. When this energy is spent the rubber band reverts back to containing Potential Energy.


Where does the wind in a rubber band come from?

the friction it makes when its in the air


How do you permanently make the ends of a broken rubber band come together again?

melt the rubber together


Where did the expression 'gum band' meaning an elastic 'rubber band' come from in some areas of the US?

The expression gum band came from the state Pennsylvania.


Where can one find rubber band bracelets?

There are many store and sites that sell rubber band bracelets such as Walmart. They come in many different sizes and colors some may even have logos or sayings on it.


Does the amount of weight suspended from a rubber band effect how far it streches?

Elastic substances usually extend or compress so that the amount of stretch or compression is proportional to the force, and clearly the speed of the rubber when released will depend on the force accelerating it. However there is a limit, called the elastic limit, to the extension and beyond that it will break


What materials are used for the Ice Watches?

Ice Watches usually have a rubber wrist band. The dial is made from plastic with rubber gaskets to waterproof the movement. They come in a variety of colors.


Is rubber band one word or two?

"Rubber band" is typically considered a compound noun, which means it is made up of two separate words that come together to form a single concept. In this case, "rubber" and "band" combine to refer to a stretchable loop made of rubber material. So, technically speaking, "rubber band" is considered as two separate words functioning as a single unit.


How energy band forms?

Energy bands form in solids due to the overlapping of atomic orbitals as atoms come together to form a crystal lattice. The energy levels of the individual atoms combine to form a continuous band of energy levels for electrons to occupy. The band structure of a material determines its electrical and optical properties.


Can you put those colored rubber band things on Damon clear braces?

Yes, you can put any color rubber bands (if you are talking about the ones that fix your bite) on Damon clears, because they come out for meals and stuff. :)