$A$ wire of length $L$ and cross-sectional area $A$ is made of a material of Young's modulus $Y$. It is stretched by an amount $x$. The work done is

  • A
    $\frac{YxA}{2L}$
  • B
    $\frac{Yx^2A}{L}$
  • C
    $\frac{Yx^2A}{2L}$
  • D
    $\frac{2Yx^2A}{L}$

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