Why does a rubber band become loose after repeated use? - Vidyadip

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Why does a rubber band become loose after repeated use?

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Answer

After repeated use of rubber band, its stress-strain curve does not remain linear.
In such case, since rubber crosses its elastic limit, there is a permanent set formed on the rubber due to which it becomes loose.

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