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A cylindrical wire is twisted with an angle $\theta$, what is torsion produced in it?
PhysicsOscillationsAIIMSAIIMS 2011
Options:
  • A $\frac{C}{\theta}$
  • B $\mathrm{CO}$
  • C $\frac{C}{\theta^2}$
  • D $C \theta^{3 / 2}$
Solution:
1633 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CO}$
The torsion produced in wire is directly proportional to the twist
i.e, $\tau \propto \theta$
or $\tau=C \theta$, where $C$ is restoring couple per unit twist.

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