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Physics Elasticity ( Mechanical Properties of Solids ) JEE Main 2026 MCQ (Single Correct)

Two wires and made of different materials of lengths 6.0 cm and 5.4 cm , respectively and area of cross sections and , respectively are stretched by the same magnitude under a given load. The ratio of the Young's modulus of to that of is . The value of is .

A

2

B

1

C

4

D

5

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The correct answer is:

Young's modulus: .

When the same force is applied and both wires stretch by the same extension , the ratio of Young's moduli is:
.
Therefore , giving .

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