* Stretch: The elastic band will elongate in the direction of the pulling force.

* Store Elastic Potential Energy: As the band stretches, it stores energy in the form of elastic potential energy. This energy is released when the force is removed, causing the band to return to its original shape.

* Exert a Restoring Force: The elastic band will resist the pulling force and exert an equal and opposite force (the restoring force) back on the object pulling it. This force tries to bring the band back to its original length.

* Follow Hooke's Law (within limits): Within a certain range of stretching, the amount of stretch is directly proportional to the force applied. This is known as Hooke's Law.

Note: If the force applied is too strong, the elastic band may deform permanently and lose its elasticity.