In which of the following situations is potential energy being stored?

Correct option is C

• In the case of stretching a rubber band, potential energy is being stored. When a rubber band is stretched, work is done to overcome the internal forces of the material, causing the rubber band to store energy in the form of elastic potential energy.
• This energy is released when the rubber band is allowed to return to its original shape.
  

• Potential energy refers to energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

• When you stretch a rubber band, the elastic potential energy increases due to the deformation of the material.

• This stored energy is a result of the work done to stretch the rubber band against its internal restoring forces.

• Other examples of potential energy include a raised object (gravitational potential energy) or a compressed spring (elastic potential energy).

Additional Information:

• Pushing a vehicle on the plane road: This involves the application of force,  The work done is mostly converted into kinetic energy or heat.

• Moving a pencil across a table: Similar to pushing a vehicle, this involves mechanical work.

• Lighting a matchstick: This involves a chemical reaction, where chemical energy is released.