Steel wire has a length of 2m and a cross-sectional area of 1mm2. When 20 N force is applied to the wire its length is increased by 2 x 10-4m. What is Young's modulus for steel?
A 2.5 x 1011 N-m-2
B 2.25x 1011 N-m-2
C 3.5x 1011 N-m-2
D 2x 1011 N-m-2
Solution
Correct Answer: Option D