Question

A wire can support a load Mg without breaking. It is cut into two equal parts. The maximum load that each part an support is

Answer 1

Answer:

Well, it rather depends on what direction we cut the wire.

For example, if we cut it perpendicular to the long axis, the maximum load of one part will be the same as before cutting if it is a long wire.

However, if we cut the wire parallel to the axis, it will be half the original strength.