Physics Elasticity Question 89

Question: In a wire of length L, the increase in its length is l. If the length is reduced to half, the increase in its length will be

Options:

A) l

B) 2l

C) $ \frac{l}{2} $

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ l\propto L $ i.e. if length is reduced to half then increase in length will be $ \frac{l}{2}. $