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Two wires P and Q of same length and material but radii in the ratio 2 : 1 are suspended from a rigid support. Find the ratio of strain produced in the wires when both are under same force.

A

2 : 1

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B

1 : 4

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C

4 : 1

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D

1 : 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
1 : 4

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