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A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solids9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q201 Mark

A bolt is subjected to a tensile force, as shown. [Figure 20.1] The bolt has a circular cross-section. At end X, the diameter is 2d. At end Y, the diameter is d. stress at Y What is the ratio ? stress at X

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A0.25
B0.50
C2.0
D4.0

✓ Correct answer

D: 4.0

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Deformation of solids, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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