$A$ thick metal wire of density $\rho$ and length $L$ is hung from a rigid support. The increase in length of the wire due to its own weight is ($Y =$ Young's modulus of the material of the wire).

  • A
    $\frac{\rho g L}{Y}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} \frac{\rho g L^2}{Y}$
  • C
    $\frac{\rho g L^2}{Y}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4 Y} \rho g L^2$

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