What will be energy stored in a strained wire?

Correct answer: A. 1/2 × Load × Extension

  • A. 1/2 × Load × Extension
  • B. 1/2 × Stress × Strain
  • C. 1/2 × Load × Strain
  • D. 1/2 × Load × Stress

Explanation

The energy stored in a strained wire is given by the formula 1/2 × Load × Extension. This formula is derived from the work done on the wire, which is the integral of force over distance. Option A correctly represents this relationship. In contrast, Option B represents the energy density, which is suitable for understanding the energy per unit volume within the material, not the total energy stored. Options C and D incorrectly relate the variables, as they fail to incorporate the correct physical relationships necessary for calculating the total energy stored in the wire.

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