Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Question: What is the youngs modulus if a wire of 2m long, 0.8 mm2 in cross section increases its length by 1.6 mm on suspension of 8 kg weight from it?
A. 1.25 kg/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 12.5 kg /mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 125 kg/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 12500 kg/mm<sup>2</sup>
Correct Answer: 12500 kg/mm<sup>2</sup>