Physics Elasticity Question 46
Question: A 2 m long rod of radius 1 cm which is fixed from one end is given a twist of 0.8 radians. The shear strain developed will be
[RPET 1997]
Options:
A) 0.002
B) 0.004
C) 0.008
D) 0.016
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ r\theta =L\varphi \Rightarrow {{10}^{-2}}\times 0.8=2\times \varphi \Rightarrow \varphi =0.004 $