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If a bar is made of copper whose coefficient of linear expansion is one and a half times that of iron, the ratio of the force developed in the copper bar to the iron bar of identical lengths and cross-sections, when heated through the same temperature range (Young’s modulus for copper may be taken equal to that of iron) is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the force developed is proportional to the coefficient of linear expansion, and the coefficient of copper is 1.5 times that of iron.
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The relation between , and is:
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Correct option: B
The correct relation between Young's modulus (Y), Shear modulus (G), and Bulk modulus (B) is given by the formula .
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For most of the material, Young's modulus and rigidity modulus are related as
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the relationship between Young's modulus (Y) and rigidity modulus (G) typically falls within the range of G = Y/3 to Y/2 for most materials.
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Under elastic limit the stress is
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Correct option: B
Directly proportional to strain
Option B (Directly proportional to strain) is correct because Hooke's Law states that stress is directly proportional to strain within the elastic limit.
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Energy stored in stretching a string per unit volume is
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Correct option: A
Option A is correct because the energy stored per unit volume in stretching a string is given by half the product of stress and strain.
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The length of an iron wire is and area of cross-section is . The increase in length is on applying the force on its two ends. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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Correct option: A
Increase in length is inversely proportional to its length .
Option C (Increase in length is inversely proportional to A) is correct because according to Young's modulus formula, the increase in length is inversely proportional to the area of cross-section.
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A rod elongated by when a body of mass is suspended from it. The work done is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the work done is equal to the average force multiplied by the displacement.
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A wire can be broken by applying a load of 200 N. The force required to break another wire of the same length and same material, but double in diameter, is
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Correct option: D
800 N
Option D (800 N) is correct because the breaking force is proportional to the area, which is proportional to the square of the diameter.
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A: Bulk modulus for a perfectly plastic body is zero.
R: For perfect plastic material, there is no restoring force.
R: For perfect plastic material, there is no restoring force.
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Correct option: A
If both A R are true and the R is the correct explanation of the A
Option A (If both A & R are true and the R is the correct explanation of the A) is correct because a perfectly plastic body experiences permanent deformation without restoring force.
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The work done in deforming body is given by
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it represents the work done in deforming a body, which is equal to the elastic potential energy stored.
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Assertion(A): Bulk modulus of an incompressible fluid is infinite.
Reason(R): Density of incompressible fluid remains constant.
Reason(R): Density of incompressible fluid remains constant.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option B (If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.) is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, but the constant density doesn't directly explain why the bulk modulus is infinite.
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A: It is the breaking stress and not the breaking strength which depends on the material
R: Breaking strength
R: Breaking strength
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Correct option: D
If both A and R are false
Option D (If both A and R are false) is correct because breaking stress depends on the material, and breaking strength is not simply breaking stress divided by area.
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Assertion(A): If length of a wire is halved, its Young's modulus of elasticity will become two times.
Reason(R): The ratio of longitudinal stress and longitudinal strain is called Young's modulus of elasticity.
Reason(R): The ratio of longitudinal stress and longitudinal strain is called Young's modulus of elasticity.
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Correct option: D
If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Option D (If Assertion is false but Reason is true) is correct because Young's modulus is a material property and does not depend on the length of the wire.
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Two wires of same material and length but radii in the ratio 2:3 are stretched by two forces to produce equal elongation. The ratio of two forces is
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Correct option: D
0.172916667
The question is incomplete and does not provide enough information to determine the ratio of forces. It needs additional information such as the Young's modulus, length, and elongation to calculate the forces and their ratio.
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The upper end of a wire 1 m log and 2 mm radius is clamped. The lower end is twisted through angle of . The angle of shear is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the angle of shear is calculated as the ratio of the radius to the length of the wire multiplied by the twist angle.
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The length of an elastic string is a metre when the tension is 44 N, and b metre when the tension is 5 N. The length in metre when the tension is 9 N, is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it represents the length of the elastic string when the tension is 9 N, derived from the linear relationship between length and tension.
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The Young's modulus of a wire is , if the energy per unit volume is , then the strain will be
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the strain is derived from the energy per unit volume formula.
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An iron bar of length , cross-section and Young’s modulus is pulled by a force from both ends so as to produce an elongation . Which of the following statement is correct?
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Correct option: B
Option D, is incorrect. Option B, is correct because elongation is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area according to the formula .
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Wires A and B are made from the same material. A has twice the diameter and three times the length of B. If the elastic limits are not reached, when each is stretched by the same tension, the ratio of energy stored in A to that in B is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the energy stored is inversely proportional to the area and directly proportional to the length, given the same material and tension.
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An area of cross-section of rubber string is . Its length is doubled when stretched with a linear force of . The Young’s modulus of the rubber in will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is calculated using Young's modulus formula with the given force, area, and change in length.
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The Poisson’s ratio of a material is . If the longitudinal strain of a rod of this material is , then the percentage change in the volume of the rod will be
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct. The percentage change in volume is calculated using the Poisson's ratio and the longitudinal strain, considering the relationship between volumetric strain and longitudinal strain.
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Identify the incorrect statement.
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Correct option: D
Metals have larger values of Young’s modulus than elastomers
Option D is correct because metals generally have larger values of Young's modulus than elastomers. Elastomers are designed for high elasticity and low stiffness.
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Young’s modulus of the wire depends on
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Correct option: C
Material of the wire
Option C (Material of the wire) is correct because Young's modulus is a material property and is independent of the dimensions of the wire.
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Young's modulus for rigid material is
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Correct option: B
Infinite
Option B (Infinite) is correct because a rigid material does not deform under any stress, implying an infinite Young's modulus.
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Which is the most elastic
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Correct option: C
Quartz
Option C (Quartz) is correct because Quartz generally has the highest Young's modulus among the given options, indicating it is the most elastic.
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A cube of side 10 cm is subjected to a tangential force of at the upper face, keeping lower face fixed. The upper face is displaced by 0.001 radian relative to the lower face along the direction of tangential force. The shear modulus of the material of the cube is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the spring constant is inversely proportional to the length of the spring. By setting up equations based on the extensions and lengths of the spring parts, we can solve for the original extension x.
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A circular tube of mean radius and thickness is melted up and recast into a solid rod of the same length. The ratio of the torsional rigidities of the circular tube and the solid rod is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the torsional rigidity is proportional to the polar moment of inertia, which depends on the radius to the fourth power for a tube and a solid rod.
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Two wires of copper having the length in the ratio 4: 1 and their radii ratio as 1: 8 are stretched by the same force. The ratio of longitudinal strain in the two will be
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Correct option: D
2.667361111
Option D (2.667361111) is correct because longitudinal strain is proportional to length and inversely proportional to the square of the radius when the force is the same.
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The isothermal elasticity of a gas is equal to
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Correct option: C
Pressure
Option C (Pressure) is correct because isothermal elasticity is defined as the ratio of stress to strain under constant temperature, which is equal to the pressure for a gas.
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What is the phenomenon of temporary delay in regaining the original configuration by an elastic body, after the removal of a deforming force?
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Correct option: D
Elastic after effect
Option D is correct because elastic after effect is the phenomenon of temporary delay in regaining the original configuration by an elastic body after the removal of a deforming force.
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