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A force of 500N1 is applied to a steel wire of cross-sectional area 0.2m2, The tensile ...

A force of 500N1 is applied to a steel wire of cross-sectional area 0.2m2, The tensile stress is
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  • A 2.5x104Nm-2
  • B 1.0x102Nm-2
  • C 1.0x103Nm-2
  • D 2.5x103Nm-2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
\(Stress = \frac{Force}{Area}\)
\(Stress = \frac{500}{0.2} = 2500\)
= 2.5 x 103Nm-3

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