The strain stress curves of three wires of different materials are shown in the figure…

Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids

The strain stress curves of three wires of different materials are shown in the figure. P, Q and R are the elastic limits of the wires. The figure shows that

1. Elasticity of wire P is maximum
2. Elasticity of wire Q is maximum
3. Elasticity of R is maximum
4. None of the above is true

Answer

(A) Elasticity of wire P is maximum

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