Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

A bolt experiences a tensile force, as illustrated. Its cross-section is circular. At end X, the diameter measures $2d$. At end Y, the diameter measures $d$. What is the value of the ratio $\dfrac{\text{stress at Y}}{\text{stress at X}}$?

  • A0.25
  • B0.50
  • C2.0
  • D4.0

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