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A cable is cut to half of its original length. Why does this change has no effect on the maximum load that it can support?

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To understand why cutting a cable to half of its original length does not affect the maximum load it can support, we can analyze the concepts of stress and breaking stress. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Stress**: - Stress is defined as the force applied per unit area. Mathematically, it is given by: \[ \text{Stress} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}} ...
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