A wire is stretched under a force. If the wire suddenly snaps the temperature of the wire.

Question

A wire is stretched under a force. If the wire suddenly snaps the temperature of the wire. (A) remains the same (B) decrease (C) increase (D) first decrease then increase

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Work done on the wire to strain it will be stored as energy which is converted to heat. Therefore the temperature increases.

Q. A wire is stretched under a force. If the wire suddenly snaps the temperature of the wire.

remains the same

decrease

increase

first decrease then increase

Work done on the wire to strain it will be stored as energy which is converted to heat. Therefore the temperature increases.