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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Advanced Solids Mixed MCQ

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Advanced Solids MixedHardQuestion 6391

Question

Two identical wires stretched by same amount. One is longer. Which has more stress?
  1. A
    Longer one
  2. B
    Shorter one
    Correct
  3. C
    Same stress
  4. D
    Cannot determine

Correct answer

Shorter one

Explanation

Same ΔL, but strain = ΔL/L. Shorter wire has larger strain → more stress (same Y). Shorter wire.

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