Two wires A and B are stretched by the same load. If the area of cross-section of wire A is double that of B, then the stress on B is
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
: As both wires A and B are stretched by the same load (say W ),
Stress on A is
(stress) 
and that on B is
(stress) 
where 
and 
are the areas of cross-section of wires A and B respectively.
Thus, 
But as per question 
or 
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Which of the following substances has the highest elasticity?
The following four wires of length L and radius r are made of the same material. Which of these wil…
The ratio of hydraulic stress to the corresponding strain is known as
A spring is stretched by applying a load to its free end. The strain produced in the spring is
'Young's modulus' is defined as the ratio of
Young's modulus of a perfect rigid body is