Question 10
ElasticityIn an experiment to determine Young's Modulus for a wire, several loads are attached to the wire and the corresponding extensions measured. The tensile stress in each case depends on the
- A.load and the extension
- B.load and the radius of the wire
- C.radius of the wire and the extension
- D.extension and the original length of the wire
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (load and the radius of the wire)
Explanation
Tensile stress = force ÷ cross-sectional area = load ÷ πr², so it depends on the load and the radius of the wire.