NCERT Example 8.3 - Mechanical Properties of Solids
Question: In a human pyramid, a performer supports 220 kg on two thighbones, each 50 cm long and 2.0 cm radius. Find compression of each thighbone. Y_bone = 9.4 x 10^9 N m^-2.
Answer: Compression = **about 4.55 x 10^-5 m (0.0455 mm)**.
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