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A piece of rubber 10cm long stretches 6mm when a load of 100N is hung from it. What is ...

A piece of rubber 10cm long stretches 6mm when a load of 100N is hung from it. What is the strain?
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  • A 60
  • B 6
  • C 6 x 10-2
  • D 6 x 10-3
  • E 0.6
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Strain = \(\frac{\Delta L}{L}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 10^{-1}}{10}\)
= 6 x 10-2

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