How Does Ceres' Gravity Affect Copper Wire Elongation?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the elongation of a copper wire when a mass is hung from it on the asteroid Ceres. The mass of Ceres and its distance from the sun are provided, along with relevant gravitational equations. Participants are encouraged to consider how the gravitational force on Ceres differs from that on Earth, specifically referencing Young's modulus for material properties. The user seeks guidance on how to approach the problem, indicating a need for foundational knowledge in physics concepts. Understanding these principles is essential for accurately estimating the wire's elongation under the given conditions.
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Homework Statement


The asteriod Ceres has a mass of 1.11x10^21 kg and a diamter 772km. Ceres orbits the sun at an average distance of 414 million kilometers.
Estimate the change in length of a 2m length of thin copper wire caused by hanging a 1.5kg mass on the wire on the asteriod Ceres.
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<br /> \begin{array}{l}<br /> g = \frac{{GM}}{{r^2 }} \\ <br /> a = \frac{{v^2 }}{r} \\ <br /> \end{array}<br />

The Attempt at a Solution



Could somebody please give me some direction on how to approach these situation. Many thanks in return,

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If you hung the mass from the wire on Earth, how much would the wire stretch? (Consider Young's modulus.) What's different on Ceres?
 
Young's modulus...never heard of it, thanks ill look into it
 
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