An ideal solid exhibits linear, instantaneous, and fully reversible Hookean elasticity ($\sigma = E \epsilon$).
Steel as Benchmark:
Structural steel behaves as a nearly perfect elastic solid within its proportional limit, returning completely to original dimensions upon load release.
Conclusion: Steel (Option 2).
Correct option: (2) Steel
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