A steel tape with a cross-sectional area of 0.03 sq. cm. is 30.00 m. long under a pull of 5 kg. when supported throughout. It is used in measuring a line 875.63 m. long under a steady pull of 10 kg. Assuming E=2.0x10^6 kg/sq. cm., determine the correct length of the measured line
A steel tape with a cross-sectional area of 0.03 sq. cm. is 30.00 m. long under a pull of 5 kg. when supported throughout. It is used in measuring a line 875.63 m. long under a steady pull of 10 kg. Assuming E=2.0x10^6 kg/sq. cm., determine the correct length of the measured line
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A steel tape with a cross-sectional area of 0.03 sq. cm. is 30.00 m. long under a pull of 5 kg. when supported throughout. It is used in measuring a line 875.63 m. long under a steady pull of 10 kg. Assuming E=2.0x10^6 kg/sq. cm., determine the correct length of the measured line
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