Question:
A uniform heavy rod of weight $10 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$, crosssectional area $100 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$ and length $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ is hanging from a fixed support. Young modulus of the material of the rod is $2 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}$. Neglecting the lateral contraction, find the elongation of rod due to its own weight.
Correct Option: , 4
Solution:
We know,
$\Delta \ell=\frac{\mathrm{WL}}{2 \mathrm{AY}}$
$\Delta \ell=\frac{10 \times 1}{2 \times 5} \times 100 \times 10^{-4} \times 2 \times 10^{11}$
$\Delta \ell=\frac{1}{2} \times 10^{-9}=5 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}$
Option (4)