Copper of fixed volume $V$ is drawn into a wire of length $l$. When this wire is subjected to a constant force $F$,the extension produced in the wire is $\Delta l$. Which of the following graphs is a straight line?

  • A
    $\Delta l \rightarrow \frac{1}{l}$
  • B
    $\Delta l \rightarrow l^2$
  • C
    $\Delta l \rightarrow \frac{1}{l^2}$
  • D
    $\Delta l \rightarrow l$

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