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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 19

9702Stress and strain

A metal wire, of cross-sectional area A and unstretched length l, is subjected to stress σ. As a result it has strain ε. Which expression gives the Young modulus of the metal?

  1. Aε/σ
  2. BεA/(σl)
  3. Cσ/ε
  4. Dσl/(εA)

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Correct answer: C. σ/ε

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