A square aluminium (shear modulus is 25 × 109 Nm–2) slab of side 60 cm and thickness 15 cm is subjected to a shearing force (on its narrow face) of 18.0 × 104 N. The lower edge is riveted to the floor. The displacement of the upper edge is ______μm.
Correct Answer: 48
Solution and Explanation
The correct answer is 48
\(Y=\frac{FI}{AΔI}\)
\(ΔI=\frac{Fl}{YA}\)
\(=\frac{18×10^4×60×10^{−2}}{25×10^{9}×60×15×10^{−4}}\)
\(=48×10^{−6} m\)
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Mechanical properties of solids intricate the characteristics such as the resistance to deformation and their strength. Strength is the ability of an object to resist the applied stress, to what extent can it bear the stress.
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- Plasticity: When an object changes its shape and never attains its original shape even when an external force is removed. It is the permanent deformation property. For example Plastic materials.
- Ductility: When an object is been pulled in thin sheets, wires or plates, it will be assumed that it has ductile properties. It is the property of drawing into thin wires/sheets/plates. For example Gold or Silver
- Strength: The ability to hold out applied stress without failure. Many types of objects have higher strength than others.