Physics Elasticity Question 58

Question: In the above question, the ratio of the increase in energy of the wire to the decrease in gravitational potential energy when load moves downwards by 1 mm, will be

Options:

A) 1

B) $ \frac{1}{4} $

C) $ \frac{1}{3} $

D) $ \frac{1}{2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Ratio of work done = $ \frac{1/2Fl}{Fl}=\frac{1}{2} $