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KCET · Physics · Mechanical Properties of Solids

Two wires A and B are stretched by the same load. If the area of cross section of wire 'A' is double that of 'B', then the stress on 'B' is

  1. A Equal to that on \( A \)
  2. B Twice that on A
  3. C Half that on A
  4. D Four times that on A
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(B) Twice that on A

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Stress \(=\frac{F}{A}\). If A is doubled stress will be halved.