From the given graph, we can observe that for a load W=20 N, the extension is Δl=2×10−4 m.
The formula for Young's modulus Y is:
Y=StrainStress=Δl/LW/A=AΔlWL
Given:
Length of the wire, L=1 m
Cross-sectional area, A=10−5 m2
Substituting the values into the formula:
Y=10−5×2×10−420×1
Y=2×10−920
Y=10×109=1.0×1010 N/m2
Answer: 1.0×1010