Question
Two cylinders are twisted by the same external torque.If the ratios of their modulous of rigidity , radii & lengths are 1:2, 2:3 & 3:4 respectively. Then find the ratio of angle of twist ??
Joshi sir comment
Let the angle rotated due to torque = θ and angle of twist (shear) = δ
then arc covered = rθ (here r is radius)
now for twist of wire δ = rθ/l (here l is length)
according to formula η = F/Aδ and torque ζ = kFr (here k is constant of proportion)
we get ζ = kηAδr
Use the formula and get the answer, you have to calculate ratio of δ's so k is not required