Q152 / 180 · AIIMS 2002 · Physics

The breaking stress of a wire depends upon

A
length of the wire
Correct answer
B
material of the wire
C
radius of the wire
D
shape of the cross-section.

Solution

The stress at which rupture occurs in a material is called its breaking stress. It depends on the material of the wire.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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