The area of cross-section of a steel wire $(Y = 2.0 \times 10^{11} \ N/m^2)$ is $0.1 \ cm^2$. The force required to double its length will be

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{12} \ N$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{11} \ N$
  • C
    $2 \times 10^{10} \ N$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^6 \ N$

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