Mathematics · Elasticity
Determine the maximum length of a wire that can hang vertically without breaking under its own weight. (Given: Breaking stress = 7.2 × 108 N/m2, Density of wire material = 7.8 × 103 kg/m3, and g = 10 m/s2)
- 1100 m
- 29.2 km✓
- 39.4 m
- 410 m
Correct answer
9.2 km
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