
The shear modulus of lead is . A cubic lead slab of side is subjected to a shearing force of magnitude on its narrow face. The displacement of upper edge is




Important Questions on Elasticity
What internal pressure in the absence of external pressure can be sustained by a glass spherical flask if in both the cases, wall thickness is equal to and radius of tube and the flask equals ?

A steel cylindrical rod of length and radius is suspended by its end from the ceiling. Find the elastic deformation energy of the rod.

A horizontally oriented copper rod of length is rotated about a vertical axis passing through its middle. What is the number of at which this rod ruptures? Breaking or rupture strength of copper is and density of copper is .

What work has to be performed to make a hoop out of a steel band of length , width and thickness ? The process is assumed to proceed within the elasticity range of the material.

A catapult is stretched with a force of which changes the length of the band from to . Find the velocity with which a stone of mass will leave the catapult when aimed at a mango.
