A brass wire with Young’s modulus of 92.0 GPa is 2.25 m long and has a cross-sectional area of 5.00 mm2. If a weight of 5.44 kN is hung from the wire, by how much does it stretch?

To determine the amount by which the wire stretches under the weight, we can use the formula derived from Young's modulus:

\[
\Delta L = \frac{F L}{A Y}
\]

where:
- \( F \) is the force applied (5.44 kN),
- \( L \) is the original length of the wire (2.25 m),
- \( A \) is the cross-sectional area of the wire (5.00 mm²),
- \( Y \) is Young’s modulus (92.0 GPa).

Let’s solve step-by-step:

1. **Convert units as needed**:
   - Convert \( F \) from kN to N:  
     \[
     F = 5.44 \, \text{kN} = 5440 \, \text{N}
     \]
   - Convert \( A \) from mm² to m²:  
     \[
     A = 5.00 \, \text{mm}^2 = 5.00 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2
     \]
   - Young's modulus is already given in Pascals (92.0 GPa = \( 92.0 \times 10^9 \, \text{Pa} \)).

2. **Substitute values into the equation**:
   \[
   \Delta L = \frac{5440 \times 2.25}{(5.00 \times 10^{-6}) \times (92.0 \times 10^9)}
   \]

3. **Calculate**:
   \[
   \Delta L = \frac{12240}{4.6 \times 10^5} = 0.0266 \, \text{m}
   \]

So, the wire stretches by **0.0266 meters**, or **2.66 cm**.

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### Related Questions
1. What is Young's modulus and how does it impact material behavior?
2. How would the stretch change if the weight were doubled?
3. What happens to the stretch if the cross-sectional area is reduced?
4. How does material length affect the amount of stretch?
5. What are other common materials with similar Young's modulus values?

### Tip
When using units in physics calculations, always ensure all units are converted to SI units (meters, Newtons, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.

A brass wire with Young’s modulus of 92.0 GPa is 2.25 m long and has a cross-sectional area of 5.00 mm². If a weight of 5.44 kN is hung from the wire, by how much does it stretch?

Find out how to calculate the stretch of a brass wire when a weight of 5.44 kN is applied. Given Young's modulus of 92.0 GPa, a wire length of 2.25 m, and a cross-sectional area of 5.00 mm², this problem explores stress, strain, and Young's modulus in detail. Ideal for high school physics students.

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