Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

A metal cube with side $l$ is held in a vice and undergoes elastic compression due to two opposing forces $F$. What is the relationship between $\Delta l$, the amount of compression, and $l$?

  • A$\Delta l \propto \frac{1}{l^2}$
  • B$\Delta l \propto \frac{1}{l}$
  • C$\Delta l \propto l$
  • D$\Delta l \propto l^2$

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