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To determine the tension in a 1.6m long steel piano wire with a diameter of 0.2 cm that stretches 0.3 cm, Hooke's Law can be applied. The formula for tension (T) is T = (Elastic Modulus * Area * Extension) / Length. The area of the wire can be calculated using the diameter, and the elastic modulus for steel is given as 2 x 10^11 N/m^2. By substituting the values into the formula, the tension can be calculated in Newtons. This approach is essential for solving the problem accurately in the context of the competition.
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can anyone help me with this question.

A 1.6m long steel piano wire has a diameter of 0.2 cm. How great is the tension (in Newtons) in the wire if it stretches 0.3 cm when tightened ?

Assume an elastic modulus of steel = 2 x10^11 N/m^2)
 
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I'm actually participating in a game not doing homework, it's a competition on an Australian Forum state versus state and I am the only person from my state so sometimes I need that little extra help and use helpful places like this.

Any help would be appreciated even a few steps in the right direction
 
Do you know Hookes law - The tension in a spring is directly proportional to the enlargement or compression. The string must be elastic and must be following Hookes law.
 

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