Density of rubber is $​d$​. $​ A$​ thick rubber cord of length $​L$​ and cross-section area $​A$​ undergoes elongation under its own weight on suspending it. This elongation is proportional to
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(d) Increment in length $l = \frac{{{L^2}dg}}{{2Y}}$  $\therefore$ $l \propto {L^2}d$
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