$A$ wire of length $2L$ is fixed between two walls. When a weight $W = mg$ is applied at its midpoint,it sags by a distance $x$ $(x << L)$. Then $m$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}\frac{YAx^2}{gL^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}\frac{YAL^2}{gx^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{YAx^3}{gL^3}$
  • D
    $\frac{YAL^3}{gx^2}$

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