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6. The unit of Young's modulus is
A. mm/mm
B. kg/cm
C. kg
D. kg/cm2
E. kg cm2.
Explanation: ANSWER : : kg/cm2 Explanation :
7. Which of the following materials is most elastic
A. rubber
B. plastic
C. brass
D. steel
E. glass.
Explanation: ANSWER : : steel Explanation :
8. If a part is constrained to move and heated, it will develop
A. principal stress
B. tensile stress
C. compressive stress
D. shear stress
E. no stress.
Explanation: ANSWER : : compressive stress Explanation :
9. The ultimate tensile stress of mild steel compared to ultimate compressive stress is
A. same
B. more
C. less
D. more or less depending on other factors
E. unpredictable.
Explanation: ANSWER : : more Explanation :
10. Hooke's law holds good upto
A. yield point
B. limit of proportionality
C. breaking point
D. elastic limit
E. plastic limit.
Explanation: ANSWER : : limit of proportionality Explanation :