Physics-Stress & Strain
NEET Physics Stress & Strain MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a cylindrical body under tensile stress elongating by . If the force is normal to the cross-section and the area of the cross-section is , what is the expression for the stress experienced by the body?

A
F/A
B
A/F
C
D
F - A
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Stress is defined as the restoring force per unit area, given by the formula stress = F/A where F is the force applied normal to the cross-section and A is the area of the cross-section.
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