ESE 2023Q18
Q: What is the approximate value of ductility (%EL) of a cylindrical copper rod if it is cold worked such that the diameter is reduced from 15·2 mm to 12·2 mm? (Take the tensile strength from the curve for copper as 340 MPa)
(a)7%
(b)3·56%
(c)70%
(d)35·6%
Correct Answer: (d)
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