NEETPhysics-Mechanical Properties of Solids
NEET Physics Stress and Strain MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The maximum load a wire can withstand without breaking, when its length is reduced to half of its original length, will
A
Be double
B
Be half
C
Be four times
D
Remain same
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The breaking load is proportional to the cross-sectional area, which quadruples when the length is halved.
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