Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

Stress $\sigma$ in a material is defined by the equation $\sigma = \dfrac{F}{A}$. Strain $\varepsilon$ in the same material is defined by the equation $\varepsilon = \dfrac{x}{L}$. Which expression gives the Young modulus of the material?

  • A$\dfrac{\varepsilon}{\sigma}$
  • B$\dfrac{Fx}{AL}$
  • C$\dfrac{\sigma x}{L}$
  • D$\dfrac{F}{A\varepsilon}$

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