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A steel wire and a copper wire have the same length and cross-sectional area. Both are stretched by the same force. If Y

Elongation: ΔL = (F L) / (A Y). Ratio: (ΔLsteel)/(ΔLcopper) = Ycopper / Ysteel = (1.1 × 1011) / (2 × 1011) = 11/20 = 0.55. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.55. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: University Physics, Chapter 17: Thermal Expansion.

A steel rod of radius 0.01m and length 1.5m is subjected to a tensile force producing a stress of 4×107N/m2. What is the

Stress: Stress = FA. Area: A = πr2 = 3.14×(0.01)2 = 3.14×10−4m2. Force: F = Stress×A = 4×107×3.14×10−4 = 1.256×104N. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 1.256×104N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: University Physics, Chapter 17: Thermal Expansion.

A brass rod of radius 0.008m and length 1.0m is subjected to a tensile force producing a stress of 5×107N/m2. What is th

Stress: Stress = FA. Area: A = πr2 = 3.14×(0.008)2 = 3.14×6.4×10−5≈2.01×10−4m2. Force: F = Stress×A = 5×107×2.01×10−4≈1.005×104N. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 1.005×104N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A copper rod of length 2.0m and cross-sectional area 2.5×10−6m2 is subjected to a tensile force of 500N. If the Young's

Stress: Stress = FA = 5002.5×10−6 = 2×108N/m2. Young's modulus: Y = StressStrain. Strain: Strain = StressY = 2×1081.1×1011≈1.82×10−3. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 1.82×10−3. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.