In the case of an elastic bar fixed at upper end and loaded by a falling weight at lower end, the shock load produced can be decreased by_________________?

A. decreasing the cross-section area of’ bar
B. increasing the cross-section area of bar
C. remain unaffected with cross-section area
D. would depend upon other factors
E. none of the above

Correct Answer: decreasing the cross-section area of’ bar ✔

Last Updated: January 26, 2019