Question

A series of four different cylinders were each subjected to a force by placing four different masses on top of them. The mass placed on each cylinder
and dimensions of each cylinder are shown below. Rank the stress on these cylinders from least to greatest.
Mass (kg) Diameter (cm) Height (cm)
Case
A
B
С
D
5.2
3.6
4.7
2.9
2.6
2.3
2.7
32.2
32.5
27.3
16.9

Answer 1

Answer:

C, B, D, A

Explanation:

Stress is F/A, where F = 9.8*mass and A = pi(d/2)^2

Do the math for each and the stress from least to greatest is C, B, D, A.

The height column is unnecessary information.