A 542-N object is hung from the end of a wire of cross-sectional area 0.07 cm2.  The wire stretches from its original length of 150 cm to 150.6 cm. What is the stress on the wire? Answer: ______ N/m2

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A 542-N object is hung from the end of a wire of cross-sectional area 0.07 cm2.  The wire stretches from its original length of 150 cm to 150.6 cm. What is the stress on the wire? Answer: ______ N/m2

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