Young's modulus of the material of a wire of length $L$ and cross-sectional area $A$ is $Y$. If the length of the wire is doubled and the cross-sectional area is halved,then the Young's modulus will be:

  • A
    $Y/4$
  • B
    $4Y$
  • C
    $Y$
  • D
    $2Y$

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