Physics Elasticity Question 63

Question: On stretching a wire, the elastic energy stored per unit volume is

[MP PMT/PET 1988]

Options:

A) $ Fl/2AL $

B) $ FA/2L $

C) $ FL/2A $

D) $ FL/2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Energy stored per unit volume = $ \frac{1}{2}\left( \frac{F}{A} \right)\ \left( \frac{l}{L} \right) $ = $ \frac{Fl}{2AL} $