A wire of length 2m is made from 10cm3 of copper. A force F is applied so that its length increases by 2nm. Another wire of length 8m is made from the same volume of copper. If the force F is applied to it, its length will increase by
A
0.8cm
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B
1.6cm
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C
2.4cm
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D
3.2cm
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Solution
The correct option is D3.2cm l=FLAY=FL2(AL)Y=FL2VY ∴lαL2 if volume of the wire remains constant l2l1=(L2L1)2=(82)2=16 ∴l2=16×l1=16×2=32mm=3.2cm