At what point can we say that the response of an object to stretching is elastic?
A)when the object starts oscillating
B)when the object remains stretched
C)when strain and stress are proportional
D)when strain and stress are inversely proportional

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Elastic behavior is characterized by a proportional relationship between stress and strain, meaning the object returns to its original shape after the force causing the deformation is removed. This is described by Hooke's Law for elastic materials.

At What Point Can We Say That the Response of an Object