Question: A polyimide matrix with an elastic modulus of 0 . 3 1 0 6 is to be reinforced with 7 4 vol % carbon fibers

A polyimide matrix with an elastic modulus of 0.3106 is to be reinforced with 74vol% carbon fibers to give a minimum modulus of elasticity of 40106. Determine the Elastic modulus of the carbon fibers.
a)49.356106
b)53.957106
c)33.227106
d)95.727106
Hint
Eg=EfVf+EmVf
E- Elastic modulus; V-Volume fraction
Subscripts: f- fiber; m- matrix
A polyimide matrix with an elastic modulus of 0 .

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