Properties of Matter 1 Question 2
2. The elastic limit of brass is . What should be the minimum diameter of a brass rod, if it is to support a load without exceeding its elastic limit?
(2019 Main, 10 April II)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 2. (c)
Solution:
- Let
minimum diameter of brass.
Then, stress in brass rod is given by
For stress not to exceed elastic limit, we have
Here,