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Material is said to be ductile if
  • a)
    a large amount of plastic deformation takes place between the elastic limit and the fracture point
  • b)
    fracture occurs soon after the elastic limit is passed
  • c)
    material cross section is not significantly reduced at failure
  • d)
    material breaks suddenly at little elongation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Iyer answered
A ductile material is one that can withstand a large amount of plastic deformation between the elastic limit and the fracture point.
A material that breaks suddenly when elongated or fracture occurs in it soon after the elastic limit is crossed is called a brittle material.
A ductile material that exhibits extra elongation or deformation and does not fracture is also referred as superplastic material.

You hang a flood lamp from the end of a vertical steel wire. The flood lamp stretches the wire 0.18 mm and the stress is proportional to the strain. How much would it have stretched if the wire had the same length but twice the diameter?
  • a)
    0.065 mm
  • b)
    0.055 mm
  • c)
    0.045 mm
  • d)
    0.075 mm
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pritam Kapoor answered
Given:
- The flood lamp stretches the wire by 0.18 mm
- The stress is proportional to the strain
To find:
- How much would it have stretched if the wire had the same length but twice the diameter

Let's begin by understanding the given information.

Stress is defined as the force per unit area and is denoted by the symbol σ (sigma). Mathematically, stress is given by:

σ = F / A

where F is the force applied and A is the area over which the force is applied.

Strain is defined as the change in length per unit length and is denoted by the symbol ε (epsilon). Mathematically, strain is given by:

ε = ΔL / L

where ΔL is the change in length and L is the original length.

From the given information, we know that the stress is proportional to the strain. This can be expressed mathematically as:

σ ∝ ε

or

σ = kε

where k is a constant of proportionality.

Now, let's apply this information to the problem at hand.

When the flood lamp is hung from the wire, it exerts a force on the wire which causes it to stretch. Let's assume that the original diameter of the wire is d and the original length is L.

From the given information, we know that the stress is proportional to the strain. Therefore, we can write:

σ = kε

where σ is the stress, k is a constant of proportionality, and ε is the strain.

The stress can be calculated using the formula:

σ = F / A

where F is the force applied and A is the cross-sectional area of the wire.

The force applied is the weight of the flood lamp, which can be calculated using the formula:

F = mg

where m is the mass of the flood lamp and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

The cross-sectional area of the wire can be calculated using the formula:

A = πd^2 / 4

where d is the diameter of the wire.

Therefore, we can write:

σ = (mg) / (πd^2 / 4)

The strain can be calculated using the formula:

ε = ΔL / L

where ΔL is the change in length and L is the original length.

From the given information, we know that the flood lamp stretches the wire by 0.18 mm. Therefore, we can write:

ε = 0.18 / L

Now, let's combine the equations for stress and strain:

σ = kε

σ = (mg) / (πd^2 / 4)

ε = 0.18 / L

Substituting the values of σ and ε, we get:

(mg) / (πd^2 / 4) = k (0.18 / L)

Simplifying, we get:

k = (mgL) / (0.18πd^2)

Now, let's use this value of k to calculate the change in length when the diameter of the wire is doubled.

When the diameter of the wire is doubled, the cross-sectional area of the wire becomes 4 times the original area. Therefore, the new diameter is 2d and the new cross-sectional area is:

A' = π(2d)^2 / 4 = 4πd^2

Using the same formula for stress,

What diameter should a 10-m-long steel wire have if we do not want it to stretch more than 0.5 cm under a tension of 940 N? Take Young's modulus of steel as 20 × 1010 Pa
  • a)
    3.2 mm
  • b)
    3.0 mm
  • c)
    3.4 mm
  • d)
    3.6 mm
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
Y=F x l/A x Δ l
Δ l=0.5cm=0.5x10-2m, l=10M, F=940N
Y=20x1010pa
20x1010=940x10/πr2x0.5x10-10
πr2=94x100/5x10-3x2x1011=94x102/10x108
r2=94/π x 10-7 =2.99 x 10-6
r2 ≅3x10-6
r=1.13x10-10 m
diameter=2r=3.6mm

With reference to figure the elastic zone is
  • a)
    BC
  • b)
    CD
  • c)
    AB
  • d)
    OA
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
Hooke’s law: a law stating that the strain in a solid is proportional to the applied stress within the elastic limit of that solid.
In the OA line Hooke’s law is valid because stress is directly proportional to strain.

The S.I unit of stress is
  • a)
    Watt
  • b)
    Joule
  • c)
    Pascal
  • d)
    Newton
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Stress has its own SI unit called the Pascal. 1 Pascal (Pa) is equal to 1 N/m2. In imperial units stress is measured in pound force per square inch which is often shortened to "psi". The dimension of stress is same as that of pressure.

volume strain is defined
  • a)
    as the change in volume ΔV
  • b)
    as the ratio of change in volume (ΔV) to the original volume V
  • c)
    as the ratio of change in volume (ΔV) to thrice the original volume V
  • d)
    as the ratio of change in volume (ΔV) to twice the original volume V
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Unni answered
Understanding Volume Strain
Volume strain is an important concept in mechanics and materials science that describes how a material deforms when subjected to external forces.
Definition of Volume Strain
- Volume strain is defined specifically as the ratio of the change in volume (ΔV) to the original volume (V0) of a material.
- Mathematically, it can be expressed as: Volume Strain = ΔV / V0.
Why Option B is Correct
- Change in Volume (ΔV): This represents the difference between the final volume after deformation and the initial volume before deformation.
- Original Volume (V0): This is the volume of the material before any external forces have been applied.
- Ratio Significance: By taking the ratio of the change in volume to the original volume, we obtain a dimensionless quantity that allows for comparison across different materials and conditions.
Other Options Explained
- Option A (Change in Volume V): This does not provide a comparative metric and lacks the necessary context of the original volume.
- Option C (Thrice the Original Volume): This is an arbitrary scaling that does not conform to the standard definition of volume strain.
- Option D (Twice the Original Volume): Similar to Option C, this does not reflect the true relationship defined in mechanics.
Conclusion
In conclusion, volume strain is fundamentally about understanding how a material's volume changes relative to its original volume, which is effectively captured by Option B. This definition is crucial for engineers and scientists to assess material behavior under stress.

Rectangular section is rarely used in beams because
  • a)
    stresses are uniform in a rectangular section
  • b)
    more material in kilos is required
  • c)
    stresses are always plastic in rectangular section
  • d)
    less material in kilos is required
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Iyer answered
I section is generally used as a beam because of its high section modulus as it's most of the area is situated away from it's neutral axis hence it has high moment of inertia i.e high section modulus i.e high moment carrying capacity which is the major requirement for a good beam section.

Columns are loaded in
  • a)
    shear
  • b)
    hydraulic stress
  • c)
    tension
  • d)
    compression
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Madhavan Patel answered
Alternation of generations (also known as metagenesis) is the type of life cycle that occurs in those plants and algae in the Archaeplastida and the Heterokontophyta that have distinct sexual haploid and asexual diploid stages.

Elastomers are materials
  • a)
    which can be stretched without corresponding stress
  • b)
    which cannot be stretched to cause large strains
  • c)
    which cannot be stretched to beyond elastic limit
  • d)
    which can be stretched to cause large strains
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajeev Saxena answered
An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity (i. e., both viscosity and elasticity) and very weak intermolecular forces, and generally low Young's modulus and high failure strain compared with other materials. Elastomer rubber compounds are made from five to ten ingredients, each ingredient playing a specific role. Polymer is the main component, and determines heat and chemical resistance, as well as low- temperature performance. Reinforcing filler is used, typically carbon black, for strength properties.

A piece of copper having a rectangular cross-section of 15.2 mm × 19.1 mm is pulled in tension with 44,500 N force, producing only elastic deformation. Calculate the resulting strain? Take Young's modulus of copper as 42 × 10
9
Pa
  • a)
    3.65 × 10-8
  • b)
    3.65 × 10-3
  • c)
    3.65 × 10-9
  • d)
    3.65 × 10-2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
Given Data,
Length of the piece of copper = l = 19.1 mm = 19.1 × 10-3m
Breadth of the piece of copper = b = 15.2 mm = 15.2× 10-3m
Tension force applied on the piece of cooper, F = 44500N
Area of rectangular cross section of copper piece,
Area = l× b
⇒ Area = (19.1 × 10-3m) × (15.2× 10-3m)
⇒ Area = 2.9 × 10-4 m2
Modulus of elasticity of copper from standard list, η = 42× 109 N/m2
By definition, Modulus of elasticity, η = stress/strain

⇒ Strain = F/Aη

⇒ Strain = 3.65 × 10-3
Hence, the resulting strain is 3.65 × 10-3

Stress is
  • a)
    force per unit length
  • b)
    force per unit area
  • c)
    total applied force
  • d)
    three point average of forces
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Yash Unni answered
The Explanation:

Stress is defined as the force per unit area. It is a measure of how much force is being applied to a given area. Stress can be experienced by objects or materials when an external force is applied to them.

Force per Unit Area:
Stress is calculated by dividing the force applied on an object or material by the area over which the force is applied. It represents the intensity of the force distributed over the surface area. The formula for stress is:

Stress = Force / Area

Types of Stress:
There are different types of stress based on the type of forces applied. Some of the common types of stress include:

1. Tensile Stress: This type of stress occurs when a material is being stretched or pulled apart. It is represented by a positive value.

2. Compressive Stress: This type of stress occurs when a material is being compressed or pushed together. It is represented by a negative value.

3. Shear Stress: This type of stress occurs when a material is being subjected to forces parallel to its surface.

4. Bending Stress: This type of stress occurs when a material is being bent or subjected to bending forces.

Significance of Stress:
Stress is an important concept in engineering and materials science. It helps engineers and scientists understand how materials behave under different conditions and forces. By studying stress, they can design structures and materials that can withstand the expected forces and loads.

Measurement of Stress:
Stress can be measured using different instruments such as strain gauges, load cells, and pressure sensors. These instruments measure the applied force and the area over which the force is distributed.

Relation to Option 'B':
Option 'B' states that stress is the force per unit area, which is the correct definition of stress. Stress is not the force per unit length (Option 'A'), total applied force (Option 'C'), or the three-point average of forces (Option 'D).

In conclusion, stress is the force per unit area and is an important concept in engineering and materials science. It helps in understanding how materials respond to external forces and is measured using various instruments.

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