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It has gravitational potential energy because it is energy that is stretched or squeezed, and rubber bands are squeezed objects that is what makes them potential energy.

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Rubber bands have potential energy because when they are stretched or compressed, they store elastic potential energy due to the deformation of the rubber material. This potential energy is stored in the molecular bonds within the rubber band, which can be released when the rubber band returns to its original shape, producing kinetic energy.

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