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The maximum load a wire of length L and cross sectional area A can withstand without breaking is W. The maximum load that another wire of same material, length $\frac{L}{2}$ and area of cross section A can withstand without breaking is

A

2W

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B

\frac{W}{2}

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C

4W

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D

W

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Solution

The correct option is D W
Breaking stress is independent of the original length.

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