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The load versus elongation graph for four wires of the same materials shown in the figure. The thinnest wire is represented by the line
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE Main
Options:
  • A $O C$
  • B $O D$
  • C $\mathrm{OA}$
  • D $O B$
Solution:
2743 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{OA}$


It is clear from the graph that, for same value of load $(F)$, elongations $\mathrm{q}, l_{2}, l_{3}, l_{4}$ are such that
$$
l_{4}>l_{3}>l_{2}>l_{1}
$$
So, OA represents the thinnest wire.

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