Properties of Matter 1 Question 2

2. The elastic limit of brass is 379MPa. What should be the minimum diameter of a brass rod, if it is to support a 400N load without exceeding its elastic limit?

(2019 Main, 10 April II)

(a) 0.90mm

(b) 1.00mm

(c) 1.16mm

(d) 1.36mm

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 2. (c)

Solution:

  1. Let dmin = minimum diameter of brass.

Then, stress in brass rod is given by

σ=FA=4Fπdmin2[A=πd24]

For stress not to exceed elastic limit, we have

σ379MPa

4Fπd2min379×106

Here,

F=400N

dmin 2=1600π×379×106

dmin =1.16×103m=1.16mm



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