A wire of length L is stretched by an extension E when a force F is applied at one end. If the elastic limit is not exceeded, how much energy is stored in the wire?
Correct answer C. ½FE
Explanation
The force rises linearly from zero to F as the wire extends, so the work done is the area under the force-extension graph, ½ × F × E.
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