How Large a Force Is Necessary to Stretch a 2

question 42

Multiple Choice

How large a force is necessary to stretch a 2.0 mm radius steel wire (Y = 2.0 *10¹¹ N/m²) by 2.0%?

• A) 5.0 * 10⁴ N
• B) 2.5 * 10⁴ N
• C) 2.5 *10³ N
• D) 1.3 * 10⁴ N

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Definitions:

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.

Synthesized

means produced by the chemical or biological combination of simpler substances or components to form a complex substance.

Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, a crucial step in gene expression.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, translating genetic information into proteins.