For a constant force, a rope breaks due to stress. Which of the following is useful to reduce the stress? Select one: a. Decrease the cross-sectional area of the rope. b. Increase the cross-sectional area of the rope. c. Increase the length of the rope O d. Apply a small force. e. Apply a large force.

For a constant force, a rope breaks due to stress. Which of the following is useful to reduce the stress? Select one: a. Decrease the cross-sectional area of the rope. b. Increase the cross-sectional area of the rope. c. Increase the length of the rope O d. Apply a small force. e. Apply a large force.

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

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