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 breaking strength of the iron wire of radius r and length l is 2 x 106N/m2. Breaking strength of another iron wire of radius r, and length l at the same temperature will be:

(1) 0.5 x 106N/m2

(2) 1 x 106N/m2

(3) 2 x 106N/m2

(4) 8 x 106N/m2

Subtopic:  Elasticity |
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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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A material has Poisson's ratio of 0.5 and  If a uniform rod of it suffers a longitudinal strain of 4 x 10-6, then the percentage change in its volume will be

(1) 2%

(2) 8%

(3) 0%

(4) 4%

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Select the incorrect statement about Bulk modulus of elasticity.

(1) It is defined for solids, liquids and gases.

(2) Bsolid>Bliquid>Bgas

(3) The bulk modulus of gas is different for different processes.

(4) Almost for all materials, the Bulk modulus increases with the rise in temperature.

Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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The Poisson's ratio of a material is 0.5, then YB is: (Y is Young's modulus, B is Bulk modulus)

(1) 5

(2) 3

(3) Zero

(4) Infinite

 

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The Young's modulus of a wire is numerically equal to the stress at a point when:

1. The strain produced in the wire is equal to unity.
2. The length of the wire gets doubled.
3. The length increases by \(100\%.\)
4. All of these.
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Practical value of Poisson's ratio lies between:

(1) -1 to 0.5

(2) -0.5 to 1

(3) 0 to 0.5

(4) 0 to 1

Subtopic:  Poisson's Ratio |
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Which of the following has the greatest elasticity?

(1) Rubber

(2) Steel

(3) Wood

(4) Mud

Subtopic:  Elasticity |
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The figure below shows the stress-strain curve for two bodies A and B.

                               

Choose the correct option.

(1) A is having greater elasticity than B.

(2) B is having a greater elasticity than A.

(3) Both A and B have the same elasticity.

(4) A and B both show plasticity.

Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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