A metal block of cross-section area A and length L is subject to a tensile stress of S.  The block elongates by a length of 0.001L.  Another block made from the same metal is subject to the same tensile stress.  If this block has a cross-section area of 2A and a length of L, determine the elongation of the block.

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Chapter7: Analysis Of Stress And Strain
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Problem 7.2.26P: -26 A rectangular plate of dimensions 125 mm × 75 mm is subjected to tensile stress sy= 67 kPa and...
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A metal block of cross-section area A and length L is subject to a tensile stress of S.  The block elongates by a length of 0.001L.  Another block made from the same metal is subject to the same tensile stress.  If this block has a cross-section area of 2A and a length of L, determine the elongation of the block.

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