The Maximum Compressional Stress That a Bone Can Withstand Is

Multiple Choice

The maximum compressional stress that a bone can withstand is 1.6 × 10⁸ N/m² before it breaks. A thighbone (femur) , which is the largest and longest bone in the human body, has a cross sectional area of 7.7 × 10^-4 m². What is the maximum compressional force that can be applied to the thighbone?

A) 2.1 × 10¹¹ N
B) 1.2 × 10⁵ N
C) 4.8 × 10¹² N
D) 3.0 × 10³ N
E) This cannot be determined since Young's modulus is not given.