$A$ cylindrical wire of radius $1\, mm$,length $1\, m$,Young's modulus $Y = 2 \times 10^{11}\, N/m^2$,and Poisson's ratio $\mu = \pi / 10$ is stretched by a force of $100\, N$. What will be its new radius (in $, mm$)?

  • A
    $0.99998$
  • B
    $0.99999$
  • C
    $0.99997$
  • D
    $0.99995$

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