A rectangular block of size 10 cm x 8 cm x 5 cm is kept in three different positions P, Q and R in turn as shown in the figure. In each case, the shaded area is rigidly fixed and a definite force F is applied tangentially to the opposite face to deform the block. The displacement of the upper face will be
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a
Same in all the three cases
b
Maximum in P position
c
Maximum in Q position
d
Maximum in R position
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
η=F/Ax/L⇒x=Lη×FAIf η and F are constant, then x∝LAFor maximum displacement, area at which force applied should be minimum and vertical side should be maximum. This is given in the Q position of rectangular block.