Physics Elasticity ( Mechanical Properties of Solids ) Work Done in Stretching a Wire MCQ (Single Correct)

If the tension on a wire is removed at once, then

A
It will break
B
Its temperature will reduce
C
There will be no change in its temperature
D
Its temperature increases

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The correct answer is:
D

Due to tension, intermolecular distance between atoms is increased and therefore potential

energy of the wire is increased and with the removal of force interatomic distance is reduced and so is the potential energy. This change in potential energy appears as heat in the wire and thereby increases the temperature.

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