What Is the Correct Stress Calculation for a Wire Under Tension?

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Homework Statement


Calculate the stress in a wire of diameter 0.35mm when the tension in the wire is 50N.


Homework Equations


Stress=F/A


The Attempt at a Solution


0.25/2=0.125
0.125/100=1.25x10"-3

Pi x 0.00125"2 = 1.542x10"-5

50/1.542x10"-5 = 3242542.153 Pa


Are my workings correct?


 
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