$A$ wire of diameter $1\, mm$ breaks under a tension of $1000\, N.$ Another wire,of the same material as that of the first one,but of diameter $2\, mm$ breaks under a tension of ...... $N$.

The elastic behaviour of a material for linear stress and linear strain is shown in the figure. The energy density for a linear strain of $5 \times 10^{-4}$ is $\dots \; kJ/m^3$. Assume that the material is elastic up to the linear strain of $5 \times 10^{-4}$.

What should be the shape of the pillars or columns in buildings and bridges?

$A$ cable that can support a load $W$ is cut into two equal parts. The maximum load that can be supported by either part is

The length of a rod under longitudinal tension $T_1$ is $L_1$ and that under longitudinal tension $T_2$ is $L_2$. What is the actual length of the rod,in the absence of tensions?

What is called a brittle material? What is called a ductile material?