GATE MN · 2026 · MN
Question 65: Geomechanics
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Question 65
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In a uniaxial compressive strength test, a 120 Ω strain gauge of gauge factor 2.0 is pasted on the rock sample as shown. At the end of the test, the change in resistance of the strain gauge is 0.5 Ω. The longitudinal deformation of the sample, in mm, is ________________. (rounded off to two decimal places)
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GATE MN 2026 · Paper 1
Mining Engineering · Original paper archive
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- Mining Engineering
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- Numerical answer (NAT)
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- 2 marks
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