A vertical steel wire X of circular cross-section is used to suspend a load. A second wire Y, made of the same material but having twice the length and twice the diameter is used to suspend an equal load. What is the value of the ratio?

Correct answer: A. 1/1

  • A. 1/1
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 4

Explanation

Since the wires at made of the same material, their young modulus will be the same hence they have the same length, force and area. So the ratio is going to be 1/1 = 1

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