PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power
Problem
## Activity
10.8
- Take a rubber band.
- Hold it at one end and pull from the other. The band stretches.
- Release the band at one of the ends.
- What happens?
- The band will tend to regain its original length. Obviously the band had acquired energy in its stretched position.
- How did it acquire energy when stretched?