Physics-Young's Modulus

NEET Physics Young's Modulus MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

A steel wire of original length 2 m and cross-sectional area 0.5 cm² is subjected to a tensile force. If the Young's modulus of steel is 2 × 10¹¹ N/m², what is the approximate extension in the wire when a 1000 N force is applied?

A

0.02 mm

B

0.2 mm

C

2 mm

D

20 mm

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Using the formula ΔL = (F × L) / (A × Y), where F = 1000 N, L = 2 m, A = 0.5 × 10⁻⁴ m², and Y = 2 × 10¹¹ N/m², we calculate the extension ΔL to be approximately 0.2 mm.

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