Download the app

Questions  

A force F is needed to break a copper wire having radius R. The force needed to break a copper wire of radius 2R will be

a
F/2
b
2F
c
4F
d
F/4

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Breaking Force α Area of cross section of wire (πr2)If radius of wire is double then breaking force will become four times.

Talk to our academic expert!

+91

Are you a Sri Chaitanya student?


Similar Questions

If the length of a wire is reduced to half, then it can hold the ......... load


phone icon
whats app icon