Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

The stress–strain relationship for metal $P$ is plotted in Fig. 3.1. Point $E$ marks the elastic limit of the metal.
(a(i))[2]

From Fig. 3.1, determine the Young modulus for $P$.

(a(ii))[1]

On the line in Fig. 3.1, place a cross $(\times)$ to indicate the limit of proportionality. Name this point $Q$.

(b)[2]

State the conditions required for an object to be in equilibrium.

(c(i))[3]

Using moments about $A$, determine the tension in the wire.

(c(ii))[2]

The stress in the wire is $1.5 \times 10^{7}\,\text{Pa}$. Find the radius of the wire.

(c(iii))[2]

More items are placed on the shelf, so the stress in the wire doubles. The wire is made from the metal P in (a). Use Fig. 3.1 to state and explain whether the wire will act plastically or elastically when the stress doubles.

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