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A thin steel ring of inner radius r and cross-sectional area A is fitted on to a wooden disc of radius R (R > r). If Young's modulus be Y, then the tension in the steel ring is

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Answer:
B
Solution:

Circumferential strain is (R-r)/r.

Tension is AY times strain, giving AY(R-r)/r.

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:Mechanical Properties of SolidsSubtopic:Elasticity
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