MCQ
The work done per unit volume in stretching a wire is:
- Astress $\times$ strain
- ✓$\frac{1}{2}$ stress $\times$ strain
- C$\frac{1}{4}$ stress $\times$ strain
- Dstress/strain.
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{1}{2}$ stress $\times$ strain
B
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