Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

A metal wire with cross-sectional area $A$ and original length $l$ is subjected to stress $\sigma$. It consequently has strain $\epsilon$. Which expression gives the Young modulus of the metal?

  • A$\frac{\epsilon}{\sigma}$
  • B$\frac{\epsilon A}{\sigma l}$
  • C$\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon}$
  • D$\frac{\sigma l}{\epsilon A}$

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