Q. A wire is stretched under a force. If the wire suddenly snaps the temperature of the wire
A) Remains the same
B) Decrease
C) Increase
D) First decrease then increase
Explanation
(c) Work done on the wire to strain it will be stored as energy which is converted to heat. Therefore, the temperature increases.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.