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Work done in stretching a wire through 1mm is 2J. What amount of work will be done for elongating another wire of same material, with half the length and double the radius of cross section, by 1mm?
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 2J
  • B 4J
  • C 8J
  • D 16J
Solution:
2916 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 16J
k=YAl
ω=12kx2
2=12YπR2L1mm2 (1)
ω1=12Yπ2R2L21mm2 …(2)
Equation (2) ÷ (1)
ω12=8ω'=16

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