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The property of a material by which it regains its original shape and size after removal of the deforming force is called:

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Elasticity

The ability of a material to regain its original shape and size after the deforming force is removed is called elasticity.

Within the elastic limit the strain is fully recovered on unloading.

Plasticity is permanent deformation, hardness is resistance to indentation/wear, and brittleness is failure without much deformation, so elasticity is the correct property.

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