A bone with a length of 15 cm and a cross-sectional area of 30 cm? becomes 1 cm shorter (delta L) when 3 pounds of force is applied. If another bone is made of the same material and is the same length, but has a cross-sectional area of 40 cm?, how much shorter will it become (delta L) if 8 pounds of force is applied?

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To solve this problem we can use Hookes Law which states that the force required to compress or ... View the full answer