Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

(a)[1]

Define the Young modulus in words.

(b)

Wires P and Q are made from the same material and have the same original length $l_0$. They are secured so that they hang vertically, as shown in Fig. 5.1. The diameter of P is $d$ and the diameter of Q is $2d$. The same force $F$ is applied to the lower end of each wire. Show your working and determine the ratio.

(b(i))[2]

Determine the ratio $\frac{\text{stress in P}}{\text{stress in Q}}$ from the information given.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the ratio $\frac{\text{strain in P}}{\text{strain in Q}}$ for the two wires.

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