A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solids9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q201 Mark
A bolt is subjected to a tensile force, as shown. [Figure showing a bolt with two sections, one with diameter 2d at X and another with diameter d at Y] The bolt has a circular cross-section. At end X the diameter is 2d. At end Y the diameter is d. What is the ratio stress at Y / stress at X?
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A0.25
B0.50
C2.0
D4.0
✓ Correct answer
D: 4.0
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