Explain why a rubber band is considered a solid even though it is stretchable.
(N/A) rubber band is classified as a solid because it maintains a definite shape and volume.
It changes its shape under the application of an external force and regains its original shape when the force is removed.
It does not change its shape on its own,which is a characteristic property of solids.
It changes its shape under the application of an external force and regains its original shape when the force is removed.
It does not change its shape on its own,which is a characteristic property of solids.
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