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| 1. |
A thick rope of density \[\rho \]and length L is hung from a rigid support. The Young's modulus of the material of rope is Y. The increase in length of the rope due to its own weight is |
| A. | \[(1/4)\rho g{{L}^{2}}/Y\] |
| B. | \[(1/2)\rho g{{L}^{2}}/Y\] |
| C. | \[\rho g{{L}^{2}}/Y\] |
| D. | \[\rho gL/Y\] |
| Answer» C. \[\rho g{{L}^{2}}/Y\] | |