The stress versus strain graphs for wires of two materials $A$ and $B$ are as shown in the figure. If $Y_A$ and $Y_B$ are the Young's modulus of the materials,then

  • A
    $Y_B = 2Y_A$
  • B
    $Y_A = Y_B$
  • C
    $Y_B = 3Y_A$
  • D
    $Y_A = 3Y_B$

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