Take a rubber band, and stretch it between the thumb and index finger of one hand. Hold it there for as long as you can.

At what state is the energy in the rubber band?

As your hand gets tired, what state of energy is it fighting against?

Release the rubber band from your finger. At what state is the energy in the rubber band as it is released?

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Keshawn Hart

2 September, 21:13

Take a rubber band, and stretch it between the thumb and index finger of one hand. Hold it there for as long as you can.

At what state is the energy in the rubber band?

As your hand gets tired, what state of energy is it fighting against?

Release the rubber band from your finger. At what state is the energy in the rubber band as it is released?

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Freddy Herman · Answer 1

When the rubber band is stretched between her fingers it is in the potential energy state. Your hand is fighting against the rubber bands kinetic energy. As you let go of the rubber band it changes to kinetic energy.