The elongation of the copper wire of cross-sectional area $3.5 \,mm^2$, as shown in the figure, is (Given: $Y_{\text{copper}} = 10 \times 10^{10} \,N/m^2$ and $g = 10 \,m/s^2$).

  • A
    $10^{-4} \,m$
  • B
    $10^{-3} \,m$
  • C
    $10^{-6} \,m$
  • D
    $10^{-2} \,m$

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