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Why are rubbers called elastomers?

Options

  1. ABecause they are highly reactive
  2. BBecause they are excellent electrical conductors
  3. CRubbers are stretched on application of force and regain original state after the force is removed. Therefore
  4. DBecause they are highly resistant to heat

Correct answer

C. Rubbers are stretched on application of force and regain original state after the force is removed. Therefore

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Rubbers are stretched on application of force and regain original state after the force is removed. Therefore these are called elastomers.

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