$A$ rectangular metallic block of dimensions $40 \text{ mm} \times 20 \text{ mm}$ when pulled with a tension of $50 \text{ kN}$ undergoes only elastic deformation. The strain in the block is (The shear modulus of the material of the block is $40 \times 10^9 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$)

  • A
    $1.56 \times 10^{-3}$
  • B
    $2.4 \times 10^{-3}$
  • C
    $3.2 \times 10^{-3}$
  • D
    $1.56 \times 10^{-3}$

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