JEE Main 2012 — Mechanical 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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