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ch 17
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ch 17
PHYSICS OF SOLIDS
CLASSIFICATION OF SOLIDS
1. An element which has a definite volume and shape is called:
a) Liquid (b) Solid (c) Gas (d) Vapor
2. A solid in which atoms are in a regular order is called:
a) Crystalline solid (b) Amorphous solid (c) Polymeric solid (d) Glassy solid
3. Which of the following is a crystalline solid?
a) Copper (b) NaCl (c) Zirconia (d) All of above
4. Which of the following is polymeric solid?
(a) Nylon (b) Plastic (c) Polythene (d) All of above
5. Molecules of a solid possess:
(a) Rotational motion (b) Vibrational motion
(c) Translational motion (d) All of above
6. The number of crystal systems are:
(a) Three (b) Five (c) Seven (d) Fifteen
7. Which class of material would you classify for Nylon?
(a) Fibres (b) Polymer (c) Ceramics (d) Glass
8. A smallest three dimensional part of a crystal lattice is called:
(a) A particle (b) A molecules (c) A unit cell (d) An atom
9. The pattern of NaCl crystal have a………pattern:
(a) Triangular (b) Square (c) Cubic (d) Rectangular
12. When stress changes the shape then it is called _______ stress:
(a) Shear (b) Tensile (c) Compressive (d) volumetric
13. When stress changes the length of a body it is called _______ stress:
(a) Shear (b) Tensile (c) Compressive (d) volumetric
14. The unit N m–2 is also called as:
(a) coulomb (b) newton (c) pascal (d) ampere
15. S.I unit of stress is:
(a) 𝑁 𝑚−1 (b) 𝑁 𝑚 (c) 𝑁 𝑚−2 (d) newton
16. The deformation of a solid when stress is applied is called:
(a) Strain (b) Elasticity (c) Rigidity (d) Pressure
17. S.I unit of strain is:
(a) Newton (b) N m–2 (c) Pascal (d) no unit
18. The dimension of strain is
(a) [L] (b) [ML2T–2] (c) [M L–1 T–2] (d) Dimensionless
19. The strain due to tensile stress is called:
(a) Compressive strain (b) Shear strain
(c) Volumetric strain (d) Tensile strain
20. The volumetric strain is:
V 𝑉 V
(a) 𝑉 (b) V𝑜 (c) (d) None
𝑜 𝑡
each cycle of the magnetizing current. It is called hysteresis loss. For hard magnetic materials, the area of
loop is large as compared to soft magnetic materials. So energy dissipated per second for iron is less than
for steel.
Q.9 Explain briefly insulator on the basic energy band theory?
Ans Insulators:
Insulators are those materials in which the valance electrons are bound very tightly to their
atoms and are not free. In terms of energy band theory, they have following properties:
i. An empty conduction band.
ii. A full valance band.
iii. A large energy gap (several eV) between them.
Q.10 Define valence band and conduction band.
Ans. Valence band:
The electron in the outer most orbit are called valance electron. The band occupied by these electrons
is called valance band.
Conduction band:
The band above the valance band is called conduction band. In this band, electrons move freely and
conduct electric current through the solids.
Exercise Short Questions
Q.1 Distinguish between crystalline, amorphous and polymeric solids.
Ans Crystalline solids:
Solids which have a regular arrangement of molecules are called crystalline solids. Due to their regular
structure they have fixed melting point. All metals like copper, iron, aluminum etc. are crystalline
solids.
Amorphous solids:
Solids having a random arrangement of particles are called amorphous or glassy solids. Due to their
random structure they don’t have a fixed melting point. They are like liquids which are suddenly
frozen. Examples are wood, glass etc.
Polymeric solids:
Solids whose structure is in between crystalline and amorphous solids are called polymeric solids.
They consist of long chain carbon molecules due to chemical reaction called polymerization. Examples
are ceramics and polymers
Q.2 Define stress and strain. What are their SI units? Differentiate between tensile, compressive
and shear modes of stress and strain.
Ans Stress:
The applied force per unit area to change the length volume or shape of the object is called
stress. σ = F/A
S.I units: N m-2 or pascal
Strain:
The fractional change in the length, volume or shape of a body due to applied stress is called strain.
𝜀 = ∆𝑙/𝑙
S.I units: It is dimensionless and has no units.
Tensile stress:
The stress applied on a body to change its length is called tensile stress.
Volumetric stress:
It is applied stress which changes the volume of the object.
Shear stress:
It is a stress which changes the shape of the object.
Tensile strain:
It is the change in length divided by the original length of an object.
Ɛ = Δl / l
Volumetric strain:
The strain produced as a result of volumetric stress is called volumetric strain. It is equal to change in
volume divided by original volume.
Volumetric strain = ΔV/V
Shear strain:
The strain produced in the body due shear stress is called shear strain. Shear strain
(γ) = Δa/a = tanθ
Q.3 Define modulus of elasticity. Show that the units of modulus of elasticity and stress are the
same. Also discuss its three kinds.
Ans Modulus of elasticity:
The ratio of stress to the strain is called modulus of elasticity. It can be written as
Modulus of elasticity = Stress / Strain
Units of stress and modulus of elasticity
The units of stress are N m-2.
As the strain has no unit. Hence the units of modulus of elasticity are also N m-2 which is same as
units of stress.
Three Kinds of Modulus of Elasticity
i. Young’s Modulus
The ratio of tensile stress to the tensile strain is called Young’s modulus.
Y= (F/A)/ (Δl / l)
ii. Bulk Modulus
The ratio of volumetric stress to the volumetric strain is called Bulk modulus.
K= (F/A)/ (ΔV/V)
iii. Shear Modulus
The ratio of shear stress to the shear strain is called Shear modulus.
G= (F/A)/ tanθ
Q.4 Draw a stress-strain curve for a ductile material, and then define the terms: Elastic limit, Yield
point and Ultimate tensile stress.
Ans See the long article in book for stress strain curve.
Elastic Limit (σe): It is the greatest stress that a material can endure without any permanent
change in its shape or dimension.
Yield Point: It is the point on the stress strain curve beyond which a material is permanently de-
shaped.
Ultimate Tensile Stress (UTS): It is the maximum stress which a material can withstand without
breaking.
Q.5 What is meant by strain energy? How can it be determined from force-extension graph?
Ans Strain energy: The amount of work done on a body to deform it is known as strain energy. It can be
determined from the following formula:
1 EA×𝑙2
W.D = 2 [ L 1 ]
Q.6 Describe the formation of energy bands in solids. Explain difference amongst electrical
behavior of conductors, insulators and semiconductors in terms of energy band theory.
Ans See long article in book
Q.7 Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductors. How would you obtain n-type
and p-type material from pure silicon? Illustrate it by schematic diagram.
Ans Intrinsic semiconductor
A Pure semiconductor material is called intrinsic semiconductor. e.g. pure silicon, germanium etc.
Extrinsic semiconductor
The semiconductor material in which certain impurities are added is called extrinsic
semiconductor. This addition of impurities is called doping.
n-type material:
In pure silicon if we add pentavalent impurities like phosphorus it becomes n-type
semiconductor material.
p-type material:
In pure silicon if we add trivalent impurities like aluminum then it becomes p-type
semiconductor material.
Q.8 Discuss the mechanism of electrical conduction by holes and electrons in a pure semi- conductor
element.
Ans A pure semiconductor element consists of holes (+ve charge carriers) and free electrons
(-ve charge carriers; electrons). They are equal in number and move randomly but in opposite
direction. When some voltage is applied across the ends of the semiconductor, the free electrons move
towards the positive end and the holes move towards the negative end of the semiconductor.
Q.9 Write a note on superconductors.
Ans Superconductors:
The substances whose resistivity becomes zero at certain low temperature are called
superconductors. The temperature at which resistivity of material becomes zero is called
critical temperature represented by Tc.
Low temperature superconductors:
Some metals become superconductor at very low temperatures such as Al, Sn and Pb.
High temperature superconductors:
Any superconductor with the critical temperature above 77 K (boiling point of liquid nitrogen) is called
high temperature superconductor. A class of ceramic materials have critical temperature 125 K.
Recently a complex crystalline structure known as Yttrium barium copper oxide (YBa2 Cu3 O7 ) have
been reported/
Applications:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic levitation trains and faster computer chips
Q.10 What is meant by para, dia and ferromagnetic substances? Give examples for each.
Ans Paramagnetic substances:
The substances in which, the orbits and the spin axes of the electrons in the atom are so
oriented that their fields support each other, and the atoms behave like a tiny magnet. e.g. Na and
K.
Diamagnetic substances: The substances with such atoms in which there is no resultant field as the
magnetic fields produced by both orbital and spin motions of the electrons might add up to zero. e.g.
Cu, Bi & Sb.
Ferromagnetic substances: The substances in which domains cooperate with each other in such a way
so as to exhibit a strong magnetic effect on the application of external magnetic field or passing current
through them. e.g. Fe, Co & Ni.
Q.11 What is meant by hysteresis loss? How is it used in the construction of a transformer?
Ans Hysteresis loss:
The energy required to magnetize and demagnetize a material due to internal friction of
domains is called hysteresis loss. The magnetic materials for which the value of hysteresis loss is small
are called soft magnetic materials like soft iron. They are useful material for making the core of
transformer.
Long Questions
Q.1 Write a note on elastic limit and yield strength in detail with the graphical
Ans explanation.
Stress-strain curve:
A stress-strain curve is a graphical representation that describes the different mechanical
properties of solids when they are deformed.
C ( m)
Force-elongation diagram or stress-strain curve is
plotted. Stress-strain curve for a ductile material is shown B
( 0.2) D ( f)
in figure. A
Stress ( )
( p
1 eV). Valence
At room temperature some electrons may jump from the valence Band
curve. It is due to the tendency of domains to stay partly in line one they
have been aligned.
4. Coercivity ‘C’:
To demagnetize the material, the magnetizing current is reversed and D
increased to make the magnetization to zero. The reverse current at _
Hysteresis loop of steel
which the magnetization becomes equal o zero (B = 0) is called
(a)
coercive current. It is represented by point C on the curve. This property
is called coercivity and is represented by OC on the graph. The coercivity of steel is more that of iron
as more current is needed to demagnetize it. When the material is once magnetized, its magnetization
curve never passes through the origin. Instead, it forms a closed loop ACDC’A, which is called hysteresis
loop.
5. Area of the loop: + A’
The area of the loop is a measure of the energy needed to magnetize
and demagnetize the specimen during each cycle of the magnetizing
current. This is the energy required to do work against internal friction B
of the domains. This energy is dissipated as heat. It is called hysteresis
loss. I
C C’
Hard magnetic materials like steel cannot be easily magnetized or O
demagnetized.
So they have large loop area. Soft magnetic materials like soft iron
have small loop area. Hence energy dissipated per cycle for iron is
less than for steel.
_
D’
Hysteresis loop of soft iron
OR = Reentivity
OC = Coercivity
(b)
NUMERICAL PROBLEMS
17.1 A 1.25 cm diameter cylinder is subjected to a load of 2500 kg. Calculate the stress on the bar in
mega Pascal’s.
Given data:
d = 1.25cm = 1.25x10−2 m
d 1.25x10−2
r=2= 2
r = 6.25x10−3 m
m = 2500kg
To find:
σ =?
Solution:
According to formula:
F w
σ = A = πr2
mg
= πr2
2500×9.8
= 3.14×(6.25x10−3 )2
= 1.997 × 108 Pa
= 199.7 × 106 P
= 200 × 106 Pa
𝛔 = 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐌𝐏𝐚 Ans.
17.2 A 1.0 m long copper wire is subjected to stretching force and its length increases by 20 cm.
calculate the tensile strain and the percent elongation which the wire undergoes.
Given data:
ℓ = 1.0 m
20
Δℓ = 20cm = 100 m
Δℓ = 0.20 m
To find:
ε =?
Solution:
According to formula:
Δℓ 0.2
ε= ℓ
= 1
= 0.2
Δℓ
Percentage elongation = ℓ × 100%
𝟎.𝟐
= 𝟏 × 𝟏𝟎𝟎%
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = 𝟐𝟎% Ans.
17.3 A wire 2.5 m long and cross-section area 10-5 m2 is stretched 1.5 mm by a force of 100 N in the
elastic region. Calculate (i) the strain (ii) Young’s modulus (iii) the energy stored in the wire.
Given data:
ℓ = 2.5m
A = 10−5 m2
Δℓ = 1.5mm = 1.5x10−3 m
F = 100N
To find:
i) ε = ?
ii) Y=?
iii) U=?
Solution:
i) For 𝛆
∆l
ε=
l
1.5×10−3
ε= 2.5
−𝟒
𝛆 = 𝟔 × 𝟏𝟎 Ans.
ii) For Y
F/A
Y = Δℓ/ℓ
F ℓ
= ×
A Δℓ
100 × 2.5
Y=
1x10−5 × 1.5 × 10−3
𝐘 = 𝟏. 𝟔𝟔 × 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐚. Ans.
iii) For U
1 FAΔℓ2
U= [ ]
2 ℓ
1 1.66x1010 x1x10−5 x(1.5x10−3 )2
= [ ]
2 2.5
= 7.47x10−2 J
𝐔 = 𝟕. 𝟓𝐱𝟏𝟎−𝟐 𝐉 Ans.
17.4 What stress would cause a wire to increase in length by 0.01% if the Young’s modulus of the wire
is 12 x 1010 Pa. What force would produce this stress if the diameters of the wire is 0.56 mm?
Given data:
d = 0.56 mm
d = 0.56 × 10−3 m
Δℓ 0.01
% ℓ = 0.01% = 100
ε = 1.0 × 10−4
Y = 12 × 1010 Pa
d 0.56×10−3
r=2= 2
r = 0.28 × 10−3 m
To find:
σ =?
F =?
Solution:
For σ =?
ε
Y=
σ
σ=Y× ε
= 12 × 1010 × 1.0 × 10−4
= 12 × 106 Pa
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 = 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐏𝐚 Ans.
For F =?
F
ε=
A
F=ε ×A
F = ε x πr 2
F = 12 × 106 × 3.14 × (2.8x10−4 )2
𝐅 = 𝟐. 𝟗𝟔 𝐍 Ans.
17.5 The length of a steel wire is 1.0m and its cross-sectional area is 0.03 x 10-4 m2. Calculate the work
done in stretching the wire when a force of 100 N is applied within the elastic region. Young’s
modulus of steel is 3.0 x 1011 N m-2
Given data:
ℓ = 1.0 m
A = 0.03 × 0−4 m2
F = 100 N
Y = 3.0 × 1011 N m−2
To find :
Work = W =?
Solution:
According to formula:
1 EAΔℓ2
W= [ ]
2 ℓ
1 YAΔℓ2
W= [ ]
2 ℓ
1 3×10 ×0.03×10−4 x
11
W= 2
[ 1
]
−𝟑
𝐖 = 𝟓. 𝟓𝟒 × 𝟏𝟎 𝐉 Ans.
17.6 A cylindrical copper wire and a cylindrical steel wire each of length 1.5 m and diameter 2.0 mm are
joined at one end to form a composite wire 3.0m long. The wire is loaded until its length becomes
3.003m. Calculate the strain in copper and steel wires and the force applied to the wire. (Young’s
modulus of copper is 1.2 x 1011 Pa and for steel is 2.0 x 1011 Pa).
Given data:
For Copper Wire
ℓ1 = 1.5m
d1 = 2mm
d 2mm
r1 = 1 = = 1mm = 1x10−3 m
2 2
Y1 = 1.2x1011 Pa
Δℓ1
For Steel Wire:
ℓ1 = 1.5m
d2 = 2mm
d 2mm
r2 = 2 = = 1mm = 1x10−3 m
2 2
Y2 = 2.0x1011 Pa
To find:
ε1 =?
ε2 =?
Solution:
Change in length of steel wire= Δℓ2
Final length of composite wire= 3.003m
Total change in length= Δℓ = Δℓ1 + Δℓ2
Δℓ2 = Δℓ − Δℓ1
Δℓ2 = 0.003 − Δℓ1
Δℓ Δℓ
ε1 = ℓ 1 = 1.51
1
Δℓ 0.003−Δℓ
ε1 = ℓ 2 = ( 1.5 1 )
2
σ
Y1 = ε 1 ∴ σ1 = Y1 ε1
1
σ
Y2 = ε 2 ∴ σ2 = Y2 ε2
2
As stress in equal on both the wires, so
σ1 = σ2
Y1 xε1 = Y2 xε2
Δℓ 0.003−Δℓ
1.2x1011 x 1.51 = 2.0x1011 x ( 1.5 1 )
1.2x Δℓ1 = 2(0.003 − Δℓ1 )
1.2x Δℓ1 = 0.006 − 2Δℓ1
1.2x ℓ1 + 2Δℓ1 = 0.006
3.2Δℓ1 = 0.006
0.006
Δℓ1 = 32 = 1.875x10−3 m
Δℓ2 = 0.003 − Δℓ1
= 0.003 − 1.875x10−3
Δℓ2 = 1.125x10−3 m
Δℓ1 1.875x10−3
ε1 = =
ℓ1 1.5
−𝟑
𝛆𝟏 = 𝟏. 𝟐𝟓𝐱𝟏𝟎 Ans.
0.003−Δℓ 0.003−1.875x10−3
ε2 = ( 1.5 1 ) = ( 1.5
)
2 = 7.5 10 -4
Ans.
stress F/A1 F ℓ
Y1 = = Δℓ1 = x 1
strain A1 Δℓ1
ℓ1
Y1 xA1 xΔℓ1 Y1 πr21 Δℓ1
F= ℓ1
= ℓ1
1.2x1011 x3.14x(1.0x10−3 )2 x1.875x10−3
F=
1.5
𝐅 = 𝟒𝟕𝟕𝐍 Ans.