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A wire length L and radius r is rigidly fixed at one end. On stretching the other end of the wire with a force F, the increase in length is l . If another wire of the same material but double the length and radius is stretched with a force 2F, then increase in length is
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsMHT CETMHT CET 2019 (Shift 1)
Options:
  • A l4
  • B 2l
  • C l2
  • D l
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The correct answer is: l
Let the length of wire = L
Radius = r
When a force F is applied, then increase in length = l
Since, Young’s modulus
Y=Fπr2lLY=FLπr2l …(i)
For another wire,
Length of wire, L’ = 2L
Radius of wire, r’ = 2r
Applied force, F’ = 2F
Y=F'L'πr2l' where, l ’ = elongation in length
=2F.2Lπ2r2.c'=4FL4πr2l'
Y=FLπr2l' ….(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we have l ’ = l

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