The following four wires are made of the same material. Which of these will have the…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids
The following four wires are made of the same material. Which of these will have the largest extension when the same tension is applied?
- Length = 50 cm, diameter = 0.5 mm
- Length = 100 cm, diameter = 1 mm
- Length = 200 cm, diameter = 2 mm
- Length = 300 cm, diameter = 3 mm
Answer
(A) Length = 50 cm, diameter = 0.5 mm
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