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Two metal wires P and Q of same length and material are stretched by the same load. Their masses are in the ratio m1:m2. The ratio of elongations of wire is
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsNEET
Options:
  • A m12:m22
  • B m22:m12
  • C m2  :m1  
  • D m1:m2
Solution:
2272 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: m2  :m1  
m 1 : m 2

Y= Fl AΔl

Δl= Fl YA

m=ρV=ρ×A×l

A α m

Δ l 1 Δ l 2 = A 2 A 1 = m 2 m 1
 

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