The given diagram shows a uniform massive strip of rubber marked with equal divisions kept in a gravity free space. The rubber strip is pulled by a force F applied at end Q until it has extended to tw

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The given diagram shows a uniform massive strip of rubber marked with equal divisions kept in a gravity free space. The rubber strip is pulled by a force F applied at end Q until it has extended to twice its original length. Which of the following diagrams best shows the separation of the divisions on the extended strip? (Assuming rubber has achieved constant length finally)

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Use stress = force/area, strain = stress/Y, and integrate when force varies along the body. Substitution gives the marked answer D.

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