

Work done in stretching a wire
Consider electric wire is under the force F. This force stretches the wire through small elongation x
let length of wire, L
Force produce an extension, X
Work done on wire = Area covered on the x axis = Average force x extension
Work done = 1/2 FE = 1/2 9YAxx/ L)
Since, Y = F/A/X/L, = FL/Ax = YAX/L
W = YAX2/2L
W/AL = 1/2 (Yx/L)(x/L)
Energy stored per unit volume in stretching wire is 0.5 x stress x strain
