A large sponge has forces of magnitude 12 N applied in opposite directions to two opposite faces of area 42 cm 2 (see Fig. 5). The thickness of the sponge (L) is 2.0 cm. The deformation angle (g) is 8.0 °. Calculate the change in length of the sponge?

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A large sponge has forces of magnitude 12 N applied in opposite directions to two opposite faces of area 42 cm 2 (see Fig. 5). The thickness of the sponge (L) is 2.0 cm. The deformation angle (g) is 8.0 °.

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