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When a force is applied at one end of an elastic wire it produces at strain ∝ in the wire. If y is the youngs modulus of the material of the wire the amount of energy stored per unit volume of the wire is given by_________________?
AY∝/2
B2Y∝
CY∝2
DY∝
Correct answer
C. Y∝2
Explanation
Y∝2 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.