Physics 5054 · O Level · Elastic deformation

Elastic deformation — practice question

A metal wire contains a radioactive isotope of the metal. The diagram shows masses hanging from the wire’s end. The masses are then taken off the wire. Which property will alter?

  • Ahalf-life of the isotope
  • Blength of the wire
  • Cmass of the wire
  • Dmelting point of the metal

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