Elastic deformation is deformation in which the material:

  1. stays permanently deformed
  2. returns to its original shape when the force is removed
  3. breaks
  4. melts
Answer

B) returns to its original shape when the force is removed

e.g. a spring under a small load. SLO P-11-B-26 · Understanding

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