wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A steel cable with a radius 2cm supports a chairlift at a ski area. If the maximum stress is not to exceed 108Nm2, the maximum load the cable can support is

A
4π×105N
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
4π×104N
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
2π×105N
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
2π×104N
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B 4π×104N
Here r=2cm=2×102m
Maximum load= Maximum stress × Area of cross section
=108Nm2×π×(2×102m)2=4π104N

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Hooke's Law
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon