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A copper wire of cross-sectional area 0.01 cm2 is under a tension of 22 N. Find the percentage change in the cross-sectional area (Young's modulus of copper =1.1×1011 N m-2 and Poisson ratio =0.32 )
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 12.8×10-3
  • B 8.6×10-3
  • C 6.4×10-3
  • D 2.8×10-3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12.8×10-3

Given,

The area of cross-section of copper wire is A=0.01 cm2

Tension in the wire is T=22 N

Young's modulus of copper wire is Y=1.1×1011 N m-2

Poisson ratio is σ=0.32

Using the formula of Young's modulus of wire, 

Y=FA×ldl

The longitudinal strain is given by,

dll=TAY

dll=2210-6×1.1×1011=20×10-5

The Poisson ratio of wire is given by,

σ=drrdll

The lateral strain in the wire is given by

drr=σ×dll=0.32×20×10-5=6.4×10-5

The percentage change in area is given by

dAA×100=2drr×100=2×6.4×10-3

dAA×100=12.8×10-3

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