A continuous and aligned fiber-reinforced composite is to be produced consisting of 30 vol% aramid fibers and 70 vol% of a polycarbonate matrix; mechanical characteristics of these two materials are as follows:

Also, the stress on the polycarbonate matrix when the aramid fibers fail is 45MPa (6500psi).

For this composite, compute

(a) The longitudinal tensile strength, and

(b) The longitudinal modulus ofelasticity

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Tensile Strength Modulus of [MPa (psi)] Elasticity [GPa (psi)] 131 (19 x 10) 2.4 (3.5 x 105) 3600 (520,000) 65 (9425) Aramid fiber Polycarbonate