Elasticity
Q. Which of the following materials typically has the highest Young's modulus?
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A.
Rubber
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B.
Steel
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C.
Wood
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D.
Plastic
Solution
Steel typically has a much higher Young's modulus compared to rubber, wood, and plastic.
Correct Answer: B — Steel
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Q. Which of the following materials would have the highest Young's modulus?
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A.
Rubber
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B.
Steel
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C.
Wood
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D.
Plastic
Solution
Steel has a much higher Young's modulus compared to rubber, wood, and plastic, indicating it is much stiffer.
Correct Answer: B — Steel
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Q. Which of the following statements about elastic potential energy stored in a stretched wire is true?
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A.
It is proportional to the square of the extension
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B.
It is proportional to the extension
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C.
It is independent of the material
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D.
It is always constant
Solution
The elastic potential energy stored in a stretched wire is given by U = (1/2) * F * x, which is proportional to the square of the extension.
Correct Answer: A — It is proportional to the square of the extension
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