The load versus elongation graph for four wires of same length and the same material is shown in the figure. The thinnest wire is represented by the line:

  • A
    $OC$
  • B
    $OD$
  • C
    $OA$
  • D
    $OB$

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ :
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ $A$ force that restores an elastic body of unit area to its original state$(I)$ Bulk modulus
$(B)$ Two equal and opposite forces parallel to opposite faces$(II)$ Young's modulus
$(C)$ Forces perpendicular everywhere to the surface per unit area same everywhere$(III)$ Stress
$(D)$ Two equal and opposite force perpendicular to opposite faces$(IV)$ Shear modulus

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The dimensions of stress are equal to

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