JEE Main202229 Jun 2022Morning ShiftPhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsActual
A wire of length L is hanging from a fixed support. The length changes to L 1 and L 2 when masses 1 kg and 2 kg are suspended respectively from its free end. Then the value of L is equal to
Options
- AL 1   L 2
- BL 1 + L 2 2
- C2 L 1 - L 2
- D3 L 1 - L 2
Correct answer
C. 2 L 1 - L 2
Step-by-step solution
From Hooke's law, ∆ L = F L A Y ⇒ ∆ L ∝ F . Therefore, L 2 - L L 1 - L = m 2 g m 1 g = 2 1 ⇒ L = 2 L 1 - L 2