The adjacent graph shows the extension $(\Delta l)$ of a wire of length $1\, m$ suspended from the top of a roof at one end and with a load $W$ connected to the other end. If the cross-sectional area of the wire is $10^{-6}\, m^2$,calculate the Young's modulus of the material of the wire.

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{11} \, N/m^2$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-11} \, N/m^2$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^{-12} \, N/m^2$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^{-13} \, N/m^2$

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