wire is stretched 3 mm by a force of 150 N. Assuming the elastic limit is not exceeded, the force that will stretch the wire 5 mm is:

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A wire is stretched 3 mm by a force of 150 N. Assuming the elastic limit is not exceeded, the force that will stretch the wire 5 mm is:

 
 
 
  1. (c) 90 N

     
  2. (b) 250 N

     
  3. (d) 450 N

     
  4. e. No answer

     
  5. (a) 150 N

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