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A metallic wire is subjected to a tension of 400 g wt . If its diameter is 0.5 mm , what is the value of stress exerted upon it ?

A

a)`2 xx 10^7 N/m^2`

B

b)`0.2 xx 10^7 N/m^2`

C

c)`2 xx 10^6 N/m^2`

D

d)`0.2 xx 10^6 N/m^2`

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