Question:
A steel wire can sustain $100 \mathrm{~kg}$ weight without breaking. If the wire is cut into two equal parts, each part can sustain a weight of
$50 \mathrm{~kg}$
$400 \mathrm{~kg}$
$100 \mathrm{~kg}$
$200 \mathrm{~kg}$
Question of from chapter.
JEE Main Previous Year May 19, 2012
Correct Option: 3
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