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Question 17

Four wires, A, B, C, and D, are made of different materials and have different dimensions. Which combination of properties will produce the largest extension when the same tensile force is applied to each wire?

Cross-sectional area 0.5S0.5S0.5S, Length 2L2L2L, Young modulus EEE

Cross-sectional area SSS, Length 3L3L3L, Young modulus 2E2E2E

Cross-sectional area 2S2S2S, Length 4L4L4L, Young modulus EEE

Cross-sectional area 2S2S2S, Length LLL, Young modulus 0.5E0.5E0.5E

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