If $x$ longitudinal strain is produced in a wire of Young's modulus $y,$ then energy stored in the material of the wire per unit volume is

  • [AIIMS 2001]
  • A

    $y{x^2}$

  • B

    $2\,y{x^2}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{2}{y^2}x$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{2}y{x^2}$

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  • [AIIMS 2019]

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$(I)$  the loss of gravitational potential energy of mass $M$ is $Mgl$

$(II)$ the elastic potential energy stored in the wire is $Mgl$

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