A solid uniform metal bar of diameter D mm and length lmm hangs vertically from its upper end, The density of the material is pN/mm3 and its modulus of elasticity is EN/mm2, The total extension of the rod due to its own weight would be
A
ρl22E
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B
ρl2E
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C
ρl4E
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D
ρl24E
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Solution
The correct option is Aρl22E The expansion of a prismatic bar due to self, Δ=ρl22E=Wl2AE ρ= Specific weight of material W= Total weight of bar