The modulus of rigidity of the ideal liquid is:
1. infinity
2. zero
3. unity
4. some finite small non-zero constant value

Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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On withdrawing the external applied force on bodies within the elastic limit, the body:

1. regains its previous state very quickly
2. regains its previous state after some time
3. regains its previous state after a very long time
4. does not regain its previous state

Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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If two different types of rubber are found to have stress-strain curves as shown, then:
                   

1. A is suitable for shock absorbers.
2. B is suitable for shock absorbers.
3. B is suitable for car tires.
4. None of these

Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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Hooke's law is applicable for:

1. elastic materials only 2. plastic materials only
3. elastomers only 4. all of these

Subtopic:  Hooke's Law |
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The volume contraction of a solid copper cube, \(10~\text{cm}\) on an edge, when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of \(7.0\times10^6~\text{Pa}\) is:
(Bulk modulus of copper is \(140 \times10^{9}~\text{Pa}.\))
1. \( 3.1 \times 10^{-2} ~\text{m}^3 \)
2. \(9.1 \times 10^{-3} ~\text{cm}^3 \)
3. \(5.0 \times 10^{-2} ~\text{cm}^3 \)
4. \(7.9 \times 10^{-2} ~\text{cm}^3 \)

Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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A steel cable with a radius of \(1.5~\text{cm}\) supports a chairlift at a ski area. If the maximum stress is not to exceed \(10^{8}~\text{N/m}^2,\) what is the maximum load that the cable can support?
1. \(7.06\times 10^{4}~\text{N}\)
2. \(5.03\times 10^{4}~\text{N}\)
3. \(1.09\times 10^{4}~\text{N}\)
4. \(17\times 10^{4}~\text{N}\)

Subtopic:  Stress - Strain |
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The edge of an aluminum cube is \(10~\text{cm}\) long. One face of the cube is firmly fixed to a vertical wall. A mass of \(100~\text{kg}\)  is then attached to the opposite face of the cube. The shear modulus of aluminum is \(25~\text{GPa}.\) What is the vertical deflection of this face?
1. \(4.86\times 10^{-6}~\text{m}\)
2. \(3.92\times 10^{-7}~\text{m}\)
3. \(3.01\times 10^{-7}~\text{m}\)
4. \(6.36\times 10^{-7}~\text{m}\)

Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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The stress-strain graphs for materials \(A\) and \(B\) are shown in the figure. Young’s modulus of material \(A\) is:
(the graphs are drawn to the same scale)

                       

1. equal to material \(B\)
2. less than material \(B\)
3. greater than material \(B\)
4. can't say
Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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The stress versus strain graph is shown for two wires. If \(Y_1\) and \(Y_2\) are Young modulus of wire \(A\) and \(B\) respectively, then the correct option is:

   

1. \(Y_1>Y_2\) 2. \(Y_2>Y_1\)
3. \(Y_1=Y_2\) 4. cannot say
Subtopic:  Stress - Strain Curve |
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A square lead slab of side \(50~\text{cm}\) and thickness \(10~\text{cm}\) is subject to a shearing force (on its narrow face) of \(9.0\times 10^{4}~\text{N}.\) The lower edge is riveted to the floor as shown in the figure below. How much will the upper edge be displaced? (Shear modulus of lead \(= 5.6\times 10^{9}~\text{Nm}^{-2}\))

                     

1. \(0.16~\text{mm}\) 2. \(1.8~\text{mm}\)
3. \(18~\text{mm}\) 4. \(16~\text{mm}\)
Subtopic:  Shear and bulk modulus |
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