228k views
3 votes
3. What happens to the energy of a rubber band when it is stretched?

A. The rubber band’s potential energy disappears.
B. The rubber band’s potential energy increases.
C. The rubber band’s kinetic energy decreases.
D. There is no change to the rubber band’s potential or kinetic energy.

User AnkDasCo
by
3.2k points

2 Answers

4 votes
The answer is B.Its easy lol
User Daniel Ahrnsbrak
by
3.4k points
3 votes

Answer:

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, so A is wrong, the rubber band didn't have any kinetic energy before, so c is wrong, the potential energy of the band increases because if you let it go after stretching it, it fires, so d is wrong and b is right.

User Royer Adames
by
3.3k points