Solution to Problem 205 Axial Deformation

Problem 205
A uniform bar of length L, cross-sectional area A, and unit mass ρ is suspended vertically from one end. Show that its total elongation is δ = ρgL2/2E. If the total mass of the bar is M, show also that δ = MgL/2AE.
 

Solution 205

 

Comments

How come it became 1/2 L?