Question:

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). 
Assertion (A): The stretching of a spring is determined by the shear modulus of the material of the spring. 
Reason (R): A coil spring of copper has more tensile strength than a steel spring of same dimensions.
In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is (c).
(A) Shear True 
(B) False
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Mechanical Properties of Solids

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.

Therefore, some of the mechanical properties of solids involve:

  • Elasticity: When an object is stretched, it changes its shape and when we leave, it retrieves its shape. Or we can say it is the property of retrieving the original shape once the external force is removed. For example Spring
  • 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.