Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

Two wires P and Q are produced from the same material. Wire P starts with a diameter that is twice that of wire Q and a length that is twice that of wire Q. The same force is applied to each wire, so both wires extend elastically. What is the ratio of the extension of P to the extension of Q?

  • A$\frac{1}{2}$
  • B$1$
  • C$2$
  • D$4$

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