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Physics Elasticity ( Mechanical Properties of Solids ) NCERT Examplar MCQ (Single Correct)

The maximum load a wire can withstand without breaking, when its length is reduced to half of its original length, will:

A
Be half
B
Be double
C
Be four times
D
Remain same

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The correct answer is:
D

We know that,

Even when length of the wire changes, area of cross-section remains same.
Hence, breaking force will be same when length changes.

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