Two wires having same length and material are stretched by same force. Their diameters are in the ratio 
. The ratio of strain energy per unit volume for these two wires (smaller to larger diameter) when stretched is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Strain energy per unit volume, 
As F and Y are same for both wires
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