Question

There are two wires of same material and same length while the diameter of second wire is two times the diameter of first wire, then the ratio of extension produced in the wires by applying same load will be

• A. $1:1$
• B. $2:1$
• C. $1:2$
• D. $4:1$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$4:1$

$\because$ Both wires are same materials so both will have same Young's modulus, and let it be $Y$
$Y=\frac{stress}{strain}=\frac{F}{A\left(\Delta L/L\right)}$

Here$,F=$ applied force and $A=$ area of cross-section of wire
Now, $Y_1=Y_2\Rightarrow \frac{FL}{\left(A_1\right)\left(\Delta L_1\right)}=\frac{FL}{\left(A_2\right)\left(\Delta L_2\right)}$

Since load and length are same for both
$\Rightarrow r_1^2\Delta L_1=r_2^2\Delta L_2$, $\left[\frac{\Delta L_1}{\Delta L_2}\right]={\left[\frac{r_2}{r_1}\right]}^2=4$

$\Delta L_1:\Delta L_2=4:1$