When a force is applied to the free end of a metal wire, metal wire undergoes
A. longitudinal and lateral extension.
B. longitudinal extension and lateral contraction.
C. longitudinal contraction and lateral extension.
D. longitudinal and lateral contraction.
Answer:B
When a force is applied to the free end of a metal wire, metal wire undergoes
A. longitudinal and lateral extension. B. longitudinal extension and lateral contraction. C. longitudinal contraction and lateral extension. D. longitudinal and lateral contraction.