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To determine the Young's modulus of a wire, the formula is Y=FA×LΔL; where L=length, A=area of cross-section, L= change in length of the wire when stretched with a force F. The conversion factor to change its unit from CGS to MKS system is

a
1
b
10
c
0.1
d
0.01

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Y=FA⋅LΔL= dyne cm2=10−5N10−4m2=0.1N/m2

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