The length of an iron wire is $L$ and area of cross-section is $A$. The increase in length is $l$ on applying the force $F$ on its two ends. Which of the statement is correct

  • A

    Increase in length is inversely proportional to its length $L$

  • B

    Increase in length is proportional to area of cross-section $A$

  • C

    Increase in length is inversely proportional to $A$

  • D

    Increase in length is proportional to Young's modulus

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