Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Define what stress is.

(a(ii))[1]

Define what strain is.

(b)

The Young modulus of the metal in a wire is $0.17\,\text{TPa}$. The wire has a cross-sectional area of $0.18\,\text{mm}^2$. A force $F$ is applied to the wire. As a result, its length increases by $0.095\%.$

(b(i))[4]

Calculate the stress in the wire.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the force $F$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: stress can be written as force divided by cross-sectional area, $\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$

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