If $\rho$ is the density of the material of a wire and $\sigma$ is the breaking stress, what is the greatest length of the wire that can hang freely without breaking?

  • A
    $\frac{2\sigma}{\rho g}$
  • B
    $\frac{\rho}{\sigma g}$
  • C
    $\frac{\rho g}{2\sigma}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sigma}{\rho g}$

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