Rubber elasticity refers to the remarkable ability of rubber and rubber-like materials to stretch and return to their original shape after being deformed. It is a key characteristic of elastomers, which are a class of polymers. The underlying principle of rubber elasticity is based on the molecular structure of rubber, which consists of long, tangled chains of polymer molecules. When a force is applied, these chains are pulled apart, allowing the material to stretch.
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