$A$ rod of uniform cross-sectional area $A$ and length $L$ has a weight $W$. It is suspended vertically from a fixed support. If Young's modulus for the rod is $Y$,then the elongation produced in the rod due to its own weight is:

  • A
    $\frac{W L}{Y A}$
  • B
    $\frac{W L}{2 Y A}$
  • C
    $\frac{W L}{4 Y A}$
  • D
    $\frac{3 W L}{4 Y A}$

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