$A$ wire of cross-sectional area $3 \, mm^2$ is first stretched between two fixed points at a temperature of $20^{\circ}C$. Determine the tension in the wire when the temperature falls to $10^{\circ}C$. Given: Coefficient of linear expansion $\alpha = 10^{-5} \, ^{\circ}C^{-1}$ and Young's modulus $Y = 2 \times 10^{11} \, N/m^2$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $120$

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