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Rigidity modulus of steel is η and its young's modulus is Y. A piece of steel of cross-sectional area ‘A’ is changed into a wire of length L and area A/10 then:

a
Y increases and η decreases
b
Y and η remain the same
c
both Y and η increase
d
both Y and η decrease

detailed solution

Correct option is B

η and Y are properties of material.These coefficients are independent of geometry of body.

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