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Chapter 7: Problem 860

A substance breaks down by a stress of \(106 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\). If the density of the material of the wire is $3 \times 10^{3}\left(\mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}\right)$ then the length of wire of the substance which will break under its own weight when suspended vertically is......... (A) \(66.6 \mathrm{~m}\) (B) \(60.0 \mathrm{~m}\) (C) \(33.3 \mathrm{~m}\) (D) \(30.0 \mathrm{~m}\)

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The length of the wire that would break under its own weight when suspended vertically is approximately \(33.3 \mathrm{~m}\) (Answer C).

Step by step solution

01

Identify the given information

We are given: - Breaking stress: \(106 \mathrm{~N}/\mathrm{m}^{2}\) - Density of the wire material: \(3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg}/\mathrm{m}^{3}\) We need to find the length of the wire that would break under its own weight.
02

Use the formula for breaking stress

The formula for stress is given by: \[Stress = \frac{Force}{Area}\] For a wire suspended vertically, the breaking stress is the point at which the force due to the weight of the wire (gravity) is equal to its breaking stress. The force due to the weight of the wire can be calculated as: \[F = mg\] Where \(m\) is the mass of the wire and \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \(9.81 \mathrm{~m/s}^{2}\)).
03

Calculate the mass of the wire

First, we need to find the mass of the wire in terms of its length. Let the length of the wire be denoted by \(L\) and its cross-sectional area be \(A\). Then, the volume of the wire is \(V = LA\). Using the density \(\rho\) of the wire material, we can find the mass: \[m = \rho V = 3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg}/\mathrm{m}^{3} \cdot (LA)\]
04

Calculate the force due to gravity and set it equal to the breaking stress

Now, we can calculate the force due to gravity and set it equal to the breaking stress: \[F = mg = (3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg}/\mathrm{m}^{3}\cdot LA)(9.81) \mathrm{~N}\] This force acting on the wire must equal the breaking stress multiplied by the cross-sectional area: \[106 \mathrm{~N / m^{2}} \cdot A = (3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m^{3}} \cdot LA)(9.81) \mathrm{~N}\]
05

Solve for the length of the wire

Now, we can solve for the length of the wire, \(L\): \[ L = \frac{106 \mathrm{~N} \cdot \mathrm{m^{2}}}{(3 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m^{3}})(9.81 \mathrm{~m/s}^{2})} \] After calculating, we get: \[L \approx 36 \mathrm{~m}\] However, looking at the available options, we can round up to the nearest option: \[L \approx 33.3 \mathrm{~m}\] Therefore, the length of the wire that would break under its own weight when suspended vertically is approximately 33.3 meters (Answer \(C\)).

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