$A$ wire fixed at the upper end stretches by length $l$ by applying a force $F$. The work done in stretching is

  • A
    $\frac{F}{2l}$
  • B
    $Fl$
  • C
    $2Fl$
  • D
    $\frac{Fl}{2}$

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