Question

One type of potential energy is elastic energy. This is energy stored up and then released by objects that can stretch and snap back, like springs and rubber bands. Jim, Sally, and Sarah each have the same type of slingshot. Jim is not stretching his out at all. Sally has hers halfway stretched. Sarah has fully stretched her slingshot out. Which slingshot contains the most elastic energy? A) Jim's unstretched slingshot. B) Sarah's fully stretched slingshot. C) Sally's halfway stretched slingshot. D) All the slingshots have an equal amount of elastic energy.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is B- Sarah's fully stretched slingshot

Step-by-step explanation:

The more expanded rubber band will have the most potential energy because it is stretched the farthest.