Answer:
18.75in
Explanation:
Modulus of elasticity = Stress/Strain
Since stress = Force/Area
Given
Force = 1000lb
Area = 0.75sqin
Stress = 1000/0.75
Stress = 1333.33lbsqin
Strain
Strain = Stress/Modulus of elasticity
Strain = 1333.33/5,000,000
Strain = 0.0002667
Also
Strain = extension/original length
extension = 0.005in
Original length = extension/strain
Original length = 0.005/0.0002667
Original length = 18.75in
Hence the original length of the rectangular bar is 18.75in
