Determining Breaking Point Force of a Longer Wire

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The discussion centers on the breaking point force of a longer wire subjected to a tensile force of 5000N. It concludes that the breaking point force for the longer wire, made of the same material and with the same diameter, is equal to 5000N. This is based on the principle that tensile strength is a material property and does not change with the length of the wire, provided the diameter remains constant. The challenge lies in proving this concept through the analogy of two shorter wires connected with an unbreakable joint.

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A wire is streached right to the breaking point by a 5000N force. A longer wire made of the same material has the same diameter. Is the force that will stretch it right to the breaking point larger than, smaller than, or equal to 5000N? Prove your answer.
 
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Tricky to prove! It think you would imagine the longer wire made up of two shorter ones with an unbreakable joint.
 

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