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babita
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Homework Statement
What is the point of using the micrometer in determination of young's modulus of a wire using SEARLES APPARATUS ?
2. Homework Equations
wouldn't the micrometer measure the cross sectional area of the wire...and here we need to measure the extension. I know it is related to spirit level going down when the test wire is loaded..but how?
3. The Attempt at a Solution