Question 1: A 25mm diameter aluminum rod is loaded axially in tension with a load of 100kN. The rod is 4 m in length. Aluminum has a modulus of elasticity of 69GPa and a Poisson’s ratio of 0.35. 1) What is the decrease in diameter of the rod due to the applied load? 2) What is the new length of the rod?

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Question 1: A 25mm diameter aluminum rod is loaded axially in tension with a load of 100kN. The rod is 4 m in length. Aluminum has a modulus of elasticity of 69GPa and a Poisson’s ratio of 0.35. 1) What is the decrease in diameter of the rod due to the applied load? 2) What is the new length of the rod?

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