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Which of the following systems demonstrates the least
deformation? i. A 10 mm diameter, 1 m long copper cable made of
copper raising a wet statue ii. A 5 mm diameter, 1 m long steel
cable raising a wet statue iii. A 10 mm diameter, 1 m long steel
cable raising a dry statue iv. A 10 mm diameter, 1.5 m long steel
cable raising a wet statue v. A 10 mm diameter, 1 m long steel
cable raising a wet statue
why?   
c. Rank the following according to the amount of heat absorbed to
heat from 20 – 100°C? Rank i. A 169 kg wet statue why?
  
ii. A 230 kg wet statue why?   
iii. A 230 kg dry statue why?   
iv. A 230 kg dry, foil-covered statue why?   
v. A 230 kg limestone statue why?