OS-UP-12-45 · OpenStax University Physics Volume 1
Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus (Problem 45)
The “lead” in pencils is a graphite composition with a Young’s modulus of approximately 1.0×109N/m2. Calculate the change in length of the lead in an automatic pencil if you tap it straight into the pencil with a force of 4.0 N. The lead is 0.50 mm in diameter and 60 mm long.