The property by which a material returns to its original shape after the removal of force is called

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the property that lets a material go back to its original shape after the deforming force is removed.

Step 2: Explain the concepts

• Elasticity: The ability of a material to regain its original shape and size after the deforming force is removed (e.g., a spring or rubber band, within its elastic limit).
• Ductility: The ability of a material to be drawn into thin wires without breaking (e.g., copper).
• Malleability: The ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets (e.g., gold, aluminium).
• Plasticity: The opposite of elasticity. The material stays permanently deformed after the force is removed (e.g., clay, or a metal stretched beyond its elastic limit).

Step 3: Match the definition to the options

• A. Elasticity: matches "returns to original shape". ✔
• B. Ductility: about drawing into wires. ✘
• C. Malleability: about forming sheets. ✘
• D. Plasticity: material does not return to its shape. ✘

Step 4: Answer The correct option is A. Elasticity.

Tip: Link the words to their meanings:

• Elasticity = Extends and then Escapes back to the original shape.
• Plasticity = Permanent change.
• Ductility = Draws into wire.
• Malleability = Makes sheets (hammering).

Also remember Hooke's law: a material is elastic only up to its elastic limit. Beyond that point, it behaves plastically.