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28.
A steel cable of 2 cm diameter is used to lift a load of 500π kg. Given that, E = 2 x 106 kg/cm2 and the length of the cable is 10 m, the elongation of the cable due to the load will be
0.5 cm
0.25
1 cm
1/π cm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vimal sharma said:   4 years ago
Here, Elongation = p*I/a*e.

Rishi bhatt said:   5 years ago
Because elongation due to load, not by self-weight.

So, PL/AE.

Arjun said:   5 years ago
Yes, P*l/ AE is right.

Smita said:   5 years ago
PL÷AE
where P=500 π; kg , L=10*100cm, A=π*(2÷2)^2 cm^2, E=2*10^6 kg/cm^2.
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Abhilash said:   7 years ago
According to me, it is 0.5 cm.

Please explain the answer in detail.

Asaithambi said:   9 years ago
Elongation = (p*l)/(A*E).

Savitri said:   9 years ago
Give the explanation for this question.

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