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A wire \(P\) of length \(L\) made of a material of density \(D\) and Young's modulus \(Y\) elongates by \(2.0\) mm under its own weight. If another wire \(Q\) made of a material of density \[ \frac{2D}{3} \] and Young's modulus \[ \frac{3Y}{4} \] elongates by \(1.0\) mm under its own weight, then the length of the wire \(Q\) is

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For a uniform wire suspended vertically, \[ \boxed{ \Delta l=\frac{\rho gL^2}{2Y}. } \] Notice that the elongation is proportional to \[ \boxed{\frac{\rho L^2}{Y}.} \]
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • \(0.75L\)
  • \(0.50L\)
  • \(1.25L\)
  • \(1.75L\)
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The Correct Option is A

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