A Cable Is 5

Multiple Choice

A cable is 5.00 m long and has a diameter of 1.50 mm. The elastic modulus of the cable is 2.50 × 10¹⁰ N/m². A force is applied to the end of the cable and the cable stretches by 3.00 mm. What is the applied force?

A) 16.5 N
B) 20.5 N
C) 26.5 N
D) 32.6 N
E) 36.6 N