Question

A weld tension test specimen shows a final gauge length of 2.208 in. The original length was 2.000 in. The percent elongation will be:

a) 1.04%.
b) 5.20%.
c) 10.40%.
d) 90.18%.
e) 110.40%.

Answer 1

The percent elongation of the weld tension test specimen is 10.40%, which is calculated using the elongation formula and substituting the given initial and final gauge lengths.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent elongation for the weld tension test specimen, you need to use the formula for percent elongation:

Percent Elongation = ((Final Gauge Length - Original Length) / Original Length) x 100%

Plugging in the values for this question:

Percent Elongation = ((2.208 in - 2.000 in) / 2.000 in) x 100%

Percent Elongation = (0.208 in / 2.000 in) x 100%

Percent Elongation = 0.104 x 100%

Percent Elongation = 10.40%. The correct answer is c) 10.40%.