Two exactly similar wires o f steel $(y=20 imes 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$ and copper $(y=12 imes 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$ are stretched by equal forces. If the total elongation is 1cm, elongation of copper wire is

Question

Two exactly similar wires o f steel $(y=20 	imes 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$ and copper $(y=12 	imes 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$ are stretched by equal forces. If the total elongation is 1cm, elongation of copper wire is

cdquestions Admin · Accepted Answer

$e_c = \frac{Y_s e}{Y_s + Y_c}$ e = Total elongation

Answer

Answer

Answer

Answer

Two exactly similar wires o f steel $(y=20 \times 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$ and copper $(y=12 \times 10^{11}\, dyne/cm^2)$are stretched by equal forces. If the total elongation is 1cm, elongation of copper wire is

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Top Questions on elastic moduli

Notes on elastic moduli