Step-by-step explanation:
The normal strain in wire CE is calculated using Hooke's law as follows:
Strain = (P × L) / (A × E)
Where:
P = Load (N)
L = Length of wire (m)
A = Cross-sectional area of wire (m2)
E = Young's modulus (N/m2)
Therefore, the normal strain in wire CE is:
Strain = (P × L) / (A × E) = (P × 0.4) / (A × E) = (4N × 0.4m) / (A × 200GPa) = 0.0008/A (N/m2)