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A wire of length L is hanging from a fixed support. The length changes to L 1 and L 2 when masses 1kg and 2 kg are suspended respectively from its free end. Then the value of L is equal to:
A
B
C
2L 1 -L 2
D
3L 1 -2L 2
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
By Hooke's Law so
so 
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