A cable is cut to half its original length. Can each part support the same maximum load as the original cable?

A cable is cut to half its original length. Can each part support the

1.	A cable is cut to half its original length. Can each part support the same maximum load as the original cable?
Answer» SOLUTION :YES. Since the breaking STRESS is constant for a given material and the breaking load = breaking stress X area of CROSS section, the maximum load remains the same as the area of cross section does not change.