An elastic material of Young's modulus $Y$ is subjected to a stress $S$. The elastic energy stored per unit volume of the material is

  • A
    $\frac{2Y}{S^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{S^2}{2Y}$
  • C
    $\frac{S}{2Y}$
  • D
    $\frac{S^2}{Y}$

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