When strain is produced in a body within elastic limit, its internal energy

Correct answer: C. Increases

  • A. Remains constant
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Increases
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

When strain is applied to a body within the elastic limit, work is done to deform the body. According to the principles of elasticity, this work is stored as potential energy, thus increasing the internal energy of the system. Therefore, the internal energy increases. Option A is incorrect because internal energy does not remain constant; it changes due to the work done during deformation. Option B is incorrect because the energy does not decrease; instead, it increases as potential energy is accumulated. Option D is incorrect because the correct behaviour of internal energy is described in one of the given options.

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