Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture - Problems - Page 256: 46

Answer

The tendon has a Young's modulus of about $9.6*10^6N/m^2$

Work Step by Step

We can solve for Young's modulus, E, using the following formula: $\Delta l=\frac{1}{E} \frac{F}{A}l_0$ $E=\frac{1}{\Delta l} \frac{F}{A}l_0$ $E=\frac{1}{0.0037m} \frac{13.4N}{\pi (1/2*0.0085m)^2}*0.15m$ $E\approx9.6*10^6N/m^2$
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