Tensile Stress and Strain: As one stretches a metal wire, which condition is reached first?

A. the elastic limit
B. the breaking point
C. the proportional limit


Answer: C

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A uniform cylinder of radius R, mass M, and length L rotates freely about a horizontal axis parallel and tangent to the cylinder, as shown below. The rotational inertia of the cylinder about this axis is

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a.
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A) is less than the binding energy of the original nuclei. B) is absorbed in the process. C) is equal to the binding energy of the original nuclei. D) is greater than the binding energy of the original nuclei. E) is released in the process.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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