- The original cross-sectional area (A_0) of the rod can be calculated using the formula for the area of a circle, \(A = \pi r^2\), where \(r\) is the radius of the rod. Given the diameter is 14 mm, the radius is 7 mm. So, \(A_0 = \pi (7)^2 = 153.938 mm^2\).
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