MCQ
The potential energy per unit volume of a stretched wire is:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{2} \times$ Stress $\times$ Strain $^2$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} \frac{\text { Stress }}{\text { Strain }}$
  • $\frac{1}{2} \times$ Young Modulus of Elasticity $\times$ Strain $^2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2} \times$ Young Modulus of Elasticity $\times$ Strain.

Answer

Correct option: C.
$\frac{1}{2} \times$ Young Modulus of Elasticity $\times$ Strain $^2$
C

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