Which expression gives the stress in a wire?
- A$\frac{\text{extension}}{\text{original length}}$
- B$\frac{\text{force}}{\text{cross-sectional area}}$
- C$\frac{\text{force}}{\text{extension}}$
- D$\frac{\text{Young modulus}}{\text{original length}}$
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain
Which expression gives the stress in a wire?