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A particular force F applied on a wire increases its length by 2×10-3 m. If we were to increase the wire's length by 4×10-3 m, then the applied force is nF. What is the value of n?
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE Main
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The correct answer is: 2

Y=FAlL=F×LA×l   [l = Change in length, L = Original length] (where Y is Young's modulus of elasticity)

Since Y, L and A remain same.
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F1F2=l1l2
FF2=2×10-34×10-3

F2=2FF2=nFn=2

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