During a tensile test on a specimen of 1 cm cross-section, maximum load observed was 8 tonnes and area of cross-section at neck was 0.5 cm². Ultimate tensile strength of specimen is
4 tonnes/ cm²
8 tonnes/ cm²
16 tonnes/ cm²
22 tonnes/ cm²
Correct Answer :
B. 8 tonnes/ cm²
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