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Why are rubbers called elastomers?
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Options:
  • A Because they are highly reactive
  • B Because they are excellent electrical conductors
  • C Rubbers are stretched on application of force and regain original state after the force is removed. Therefore these are called elastomers.
  • D Because they are highly resistant to heat
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Rubbers are stretched on application of force and regain original state after the force is removed. Therefore these are called elastomers.
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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