Question

A student plots a graph from his reading on the determination of Young's modulus of a metal wire but forgets to label. The quantities on X and Y axes may be respectively

• A. Weight hung and length increased
• B. Stress applied and length increased
• C. Stress applied and strain developed
• D. Length increased and weight hung

Answer 1

The correct option is C Stress applied and strain developed

c): $Y=\frac{stress}{strain}$