$A$ uniform metal wire of length $L$,mass $M$,and density $\rho$ is under a tension $T$. If the speed of a transverse wave along the wire is $V$,then the area of cross-section of the wire is:

  • A
    $\frac{V}{T\rho}$
  • B
    $\frac{T}{V^{2}\rho}$
  • C
    $\frac{T^{2}}{V\rho}$
  • D
    $\frac{V^{2}}{T\rho}$

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