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Polymers that can be stretched to large elastic strains and recover their shape, like rubber, are called:

1. Elastomers
2. Thermosets
3. Ceramics
4. Fibers

Answer

A. Elastomers

Solution

Light cross-linking allows large reversible deformation.

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