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Stress and strain
Question

Two blocks of masses 1 kg and 2 k8 are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley as shown in fig. The breaking stress of the metal is 

 

2×109N/m2.If the wire is not to break, its minimum radius should be

Moderate
Solution

See question fig.
The equations of motion of two blocks are
T10=1×a20T=2×a
Solving, we get T= (40/3) newton
  Stress =(40/3)πr2
  Stress=Tension/area of cross-section
Now, 2×109=(40/3)πr2
r=46×105 metre

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