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A wire of length L and radius r is clamped rigidly at one end. When the other end of the wire is pulled by a force F, its length increases by 5 cm. Another wire of the same material of length 4 L and radius 4r is pulled by a force 4 F under same conditions. The increase in length of this wire is _____ cm.
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 5

Young's modulus is given by Y=FLAL, here, A is cross-section area and L is change in length.

Now, when force F is applied, change in length ΔL1=FLAY=FLπr2Y=5 cm

Now, when force 4F is applied, change in length

ΔL2=4 F4Lπ16r2Y=FLπr2Y=5 cm

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