$A$ wire of cross-sectional area $10^{-6} \, m^2$ is stretched such that its length increases by $0.1\%$. If the tension produced in the wire is $1000 \, N$, calculate the Young's modulus of the wire.

  • A
    $10^{12} \, N/m^2$
  • B
    $10^{11} \, N/m^2$
  • C
    $10^{10} \, N/m^2$
  • D
    $10^{9} \, N/m^2$

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