A uniform heavy rod of weight 10kg ms-2, cross-sectional area 100 cm2f and length 20 cm is hanging from a fixed support. Young modulus of the material of the rod is 2 × 1011 Nm-2. Neglecting the lateral concentration, find the elongation of rod due to its own weight:
A uniform heavy rod of weight 10kg ms-2, cross-sectional area 100 cm2f and length 20 cm is hanging from a fixed support. Young modulus of the material of the rod is 2 × 1011 Nm-2. Neglecting the lateral concentration, find the elongation of rod due to its own weight:
Option 1 -
2 * 10-9 m
Option 2 -
Option 3 -
4 * 10-8 m
Option 4 -
5 * 10-8 m
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:W = 10 kg m/s2
A = 100 cm2
Y = 2 × 1011 N/m2
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