A metal block of cross-section area A and length L is subject to a tensile stress of S. The block elongates by a length of 0.001L. Another block made from the same metal is subject to the same tensile stress. If this block has a cross-section area of 2A and a length of L, determine the elongation of the block. a. 0.004L b. 0.002L c. 0.0005L d. 0.001L

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A metal block of cross-section area A and length L is subject to a tensile stress of S. The block elongates by a length of 0.001L. Another block made from the same metal is subject to the same tensile stress. If this block has a cross-section area of 2A and a length of L, determine the elongation of the block.

a. 0.004L

b. 0.002L

c. 0.0005L

d. 0.001L

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