If the ratio of diameters, lengths and Young's modulus of steel and copper wires shown in the figure are p, q and s respectively, then the corresponding ratio of increase in their lengths would be [figure]
- ( 5q7sp2 )
- ( 7q5sp2 )
- ( 2q5sp )
- ( 7q5sp )
Answer
(2) ( 7q5sp2 )
Solution
Tension in steel wire (supports both masses): Ts = 7mg
Tension in copper wire: Tc = 5mg
L = TLAY = 4TL d2 Y
Ls Lc = TsTc LsLc ( dcds )2 YcYs
= 75 q 1p2 1s
= 7q5sp2
Answer: (2)