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A spring is stretched by applying a load to its free end. The strain produced in the spring is
PhysicsMechanical Properties of Solids
Options:
  • A
    volumetric
  • B
    shear
  • C
    longitudinal and shear
  • D
    longitudinal
Solution:
1611 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
longitudinal and shear
When a spring is stretched by applying a load to its free end. Clearly the length and shape of the spring changes. So strain produced when change in length corresponds to longitudinal strain and change in shape corresponds to shearing strain.

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