The "lead" in pencils is a graphite composition with a Young's modulus of approximately 1.0 x 10° N/m2. Calculate the change in length (in mm) of the lead in an automatic pencil if you tap it straight into the pencil with a force of 4.5 N. The lead is 0.70 mm in diameter and 58 mm long. (Enter the magnitude.) 2.33 mm

The "lead" in pencils is a graphite composition with a Young's modulus of approximately 1.0 x 10° N/m2. Calculate the change in length (in mm) of the lead in an automatic pencil if you tap it straight into the pencil with a force of 4.5 N. The lead is 0.70 mm in diameter and 58 mm long. (Enter the magnitude.) 2.33 mm

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Chapter5: Further Applications Of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, And Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 31PE: (a) The "lead" in pencils is a graphite composition with a Young's modulus of about 1109 N/ m2....

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