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The work done per unit volume in stretching the wire is equal to __________

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The work done per unit volume in stretching the wire is equal to __________
  1. stress × strain
  2. 12\frac{1}{2} stress × strain
  3. stress / strain
  4. strain / stress

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - \(\frac{1}{2}\) stress × strain
Energy stored per unit volume in a stretched wire = 12\frac{1}{2} × stress × strain (area under the linear stress-strain graph).

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