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Wire Extension vs Load

Young's Modulus · ch09-mechanical-properties-of-solids

Vary Young's modulus and wire length; observe how extension scales with applied load.

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  • Extension— m
ΔL=FLAY\Delta L = \dfrac{FL}{AY}
Try this: Higher Y or thicker wire reduces extension. Longer wires stretch more.

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