The Young's modulus of the material of a wire is $6 \times 10^{12} \ N/m^2$ and there is no transverse strain in it,then its modulus of rigidity will be

  • A
    $3 \times 10^{12} \ N/m^2$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{12} \ N/m^2$
  • C
    $10^{12} \ N/m^2$
  • D
    None of the above

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