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This lecture covers the mechanical properties of polymers, focusing on elastic deformation and viscoelasticity. It discusses the classification of polymers based on stress-strain behavior, different elastic moduli, and the small deformation behavior in glassy or semi-crystalline states. The instructor explains rubber elasticity, energy-driven elasticity, and observations on elastomers contradicting the elasticity of other materials.