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The maximum load that a wire can sustain is W. If the wire is cut to half its value, the maximum load it can sustain is

A

`W `

B

`W/2`

C

`W/4`

D

`2W`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`sigma_(max)= F_(max)/A`
`:. F_(max) = F_(max)/A` ,
which is independent of length of wire.
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