JEE Main Physics question

Physics Mechanical Properties of Solids JEE Main

A wire is stretched under a force. If the wire suddenly snaps, the temperature of the wire [WB-JEE 2008]

(A)Remains the same
(B)Decreases
(C)IncreasesCorrect
(D)First decreases then increases

Answer: (C)

Solution

The elastic potential energy stored in the stretched wire is released and converted into heat when the wire snaps, raising its temperature.

Question ID VK-153899