A nylon thread is subjected to a 8.5-N tension force.

Chapter 2, Problem 2.1

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QUESTION:

A nylon thread is subjected to a 8.5-N tension force. Knowing that E = 3.3 GPa and that the length of the thread increases by 1.1%, determine (a) the diameter of the thread, (b) the stress in the thread.

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QUESTION:

A nylon thread is subjected to a 8.5-N tension force. Knowing that E = 3.3 GPa and that the length of the thread increases by 1.1%, determine (a) the diameter of the thread, (b) the stress in the thread.

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In this problem we need to find out

   (a) The stress in the thread

   (b) The diameter of the thread

Given data are

Tensile force exerted on the thread:

Modulus of elasticity:

Percentage of the thread elongation:

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