$A$ copper wire $(Y = 1 \times 10^{11} \, N/m^2)$ of length $6 \, m$ and a steel wire $(Y = 2 \times 10^{11} \, N/m^2)$ of length $4 \, m$,each of cross-sectional area $10^{-5} \, m^2$,are fastened end to end and stretched by a tension of $100 \, N$. The elongation produced in the copper wire is ......... $mm$.

  • A
    $0.2$
  • B
    $0.4$
  • C
    $0.6$
  • D
    $0.8$

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