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The maximum load a wire can withstand wi...

The maximum load a wire can withstand without breaking, when its length is reduced to half of its original length, will

A

Be double

B

Be half

C

Be four times

D

Remain same

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The correct Answer is:
D
We know, that Breaking stress `= ("Breaking force")/("Area of cross­section")`
When length of the wire changes, area of cross-section remains same. Hence, breaking force will be same when length changes.
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