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Physics Question on Youngs double slit experiment

Young's moduli of the material of wires A and B are in the ratio of 1:4, while its area of cross section are in the ratio of 1:3. If the same amount of load is applied to both the wires, the amount of elongation produced in the wires A and B will in the ratio of
[Assume length of wires A and B are same]

A

36: 1

B

1:36

C

1:12

D

12:1

Answer

12:1

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): 12:1.