JEE Main 2012PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2012Mechanical Properties of Solids Question with Solution

JEE Main 2012 (19 May Online)

Question

A steel wire can sustain weight without breaking. If the wire is cut into two equal parts, each part can sustain a weight of

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Correct answer
C

Step-by-step explanation

Breaking force area of cross section of wire Load hold by wire is independent of length of the wire.

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