A uniform wire of cross-sectional area A is stretched by a certain force so that its length is elongated by x. What should be the cross-sectional area of the wire, so that elongation becomes x2 on applying the same force?

(1) A

(2) 2A

(3) 4A

(4) 8A

Subtopic:  Young's modulus |
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If Poisson's ratio σ is 12 for material, then the material is

(1) Incompressible

(2) Elastic fatigue

(3) Compressible

(4) Plastic

Subtopic:  Poisson's Ratio |
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The curve between potential energy \((U)\) and distance \((r)\) between atoms of a diatomic molecule is shown in the figure. If \(\vec F_A, \vec F_B,\vec F_C,\vec {F_D},\) and \(\vec F_{E}\) are forces of interaction between atoms of molecule corresponding to points shown on the curve, then:

                                

1.  \(\left|\vec F _{A}\right|   <   \left|\vec F _{B}\right| <   \left|\vec F _{D}\right| \)

2.  \(\left|\vec F _{B}\right|   =   0\)

3.  \(\left|\vec F _{C}\right| . \left|\vec F _{E}\right|<   0\)

4.  \(\left|\vec F _{D}\right| . \left|\vec F _{C}\right|   >   0\)

Subtopic:  Potential Energy: Relation with Force |
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The adiabatic elasticity of helium gas at STP will be:
1. \( 1.13 \times 10^5 ~\text{Pa}\)
2. \( 1.25 \times 10^5 ~\text{Pa}\)
3. \( 1.33 \times 10^5 ~\text{Pa}\)
4. \(1.67 \times 10^5 ~\text{Pa}\)

Subtopic:  Elasticity |
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A force applied on a brass wire of uniform cross-section area creates change in its length and cross-sectional area. If lateral strain produced in the wire is 3x10-2, then the energy stored per unit volume of wire will be: [Ybrass=9x1010N/m2,σbrass=0.3]

(1) 275 MJ/m3

(2) 315 MJ/m3

(3) 450 MJ/m3

(4) 175 GJ/m3

Subtopic:  Potential energy of wire |
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A wire is loaded by a block of mass \(10\) kg which results in an increase in its length by \(10\) cm. The work done by a gravitational force which increases the temperature of the wire is:
1. \(2.5~\text{J}\)
2. \(5~\text{J}\)
3. \(10~\text{J}\)
4. \(20~\text{J}\)

Subtopic:  Potential energy of wire |
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A steel ring of radius r and cross-section area A is fitted on to a wooden disc of radius R (R > r). If Y is Young's modulus of elasticity, then tension with which the steel ring is expanded is:

1.  AYRr

2.  AYR-rr

3.  YR-rAr

4.  YrAR

Subtopic:  Young's modulus |
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Given that the breaking stress of a wire is 7.2 x 107 N/ m2 and its density is 7.2 g/cc, then the maximum length of the wire which can hang without breaking is: (g = 10 m/s2)

(1) 1000 m

(2) 100 m

(3) 200 m

(4) 50 m

Subtopic:  Stress - Strain |
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If the pressure of a gas is increased from 1.04 x 105 Pa to 1.045 x 105 Pa and volume is decreased by 5% at a constant temperature, then the Bulk modulus of the gas is:

(1) 1.0425 x 105 Pa

(2) 1.045 x 105 Pa

(3) 104 Pa

(4) 2.5 x 104 Pa

Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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The stress-strain curve for two materials \(A\) and \(B\) are as shown in the figure. Select the correct statement:

       

1. Material \(A\) is less brittle and less elastic as compared to \(B\).
2. Material \(A\) is more ductile and less elastic as compared to \(B\).
3. Material \(A\) is less brittle and more elastic than \(B\).
4. Material \(B\) is more brittle and more elastic than \(A\).
Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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