Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

The stress $\sigma$ required to break a certain solid is described by $\sigma = k \sqrt{\frac{\gamma E}{d}}$, where $E$ represents the Young modulus, $d$ is the separation between atomic planes, and $k$ is a constant with no units. What are the SI base units of $\gamma$?

  • A$\text{kg m s}^{-2}$
  • B$\text{kg s}^{-2}$
  • C$\text{kg m s}^{-1}$
  • D$\text{kg s}^{-1}$

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