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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 19

9702Stress and strain

A copper wire of length 3.6 m and diameter 1.22 mm is stretched by a force of 37 N. The wire obeys Hooke's law. The Young modulus of copper is 1.17 × 10¹¹ Pa. Which extension is caused by this force?

  1. A0.24 mm
  2. B0.76 mm
  3. C0.97 mm
  4. D3.1 mm

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Correct answer: C. 0.97 mm

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