The length of an iron wire is $L$ and area of cross-section is $A$. The increase in length is $l$ on applying the force $F$ on its two ends. Which of the statement is correct
  • AIncrease in length is inversely proportional to its length $L$
  • BIncrease in length is proportional to area of cross-section $A$
  • CIncrease in length is inversely proportional to $A$
  • D
    Increase in length is proportional to Young's modulus
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