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Question

An iron wire (original length 1.0 m and cross-sectional area 10-6 m2) and a copper wire (original length 1.0 m and cross-sectional area 10-5 m2) are loaded as shown in the figure. Find the ratio of the extensions produced in the iron and copper wires. Given that Yiron = 2 × 1011 N/m2 and Ycopper = 1011 N/m2 and g = 10 m/s2
                 

Options

A.2.5
B.5.0
C.7.5
D.1

Solution


Y =
∴    ᐃL =


= × 10 = 7.5

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