The force required to stretch a steel wire of area of cross-section $1 \,mm^2$ to double its length is (Young's modulus of steel $= 2 \times 10^{11} \,N \,m^{-2}$)

  • A
    $2 \times 10^3 \,N$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^5 \,N$
  • C
    $2 \times 10^2 \,N$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^4 \,N$

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