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Two wires of the same material and length but diameter in the ratio 1 : 2 are stretched by the same force. The ratio of potential energy per unit volume for the two wires when stretched will be:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
= 
PE (per unit volume) = 
PE ∝ 1/A 2
= 
= 16 : 1
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