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If the length of a wire is made double and radius is halved of its respective values. Then, the Young's modulus of the material of the wire will :
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Remain same
  • B Become 8 times its initial value
  • C Become 1th 4 of its initial value
  • D Become 4 times its initial value
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Remain same

Young's modulus is the ratio of stress to strain.

Young's modulus is a property of a material, and it does not depend on the geometry i.e. length and the radius of the wire. Therefore, the Young's modulus of the wire will remain same.

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