The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is :(where σ = Stress in the material of the body, V = Volume of the body, and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)

The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied

1.	The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is :(where σ = Stress in the material of the body, V = Volume of the body, and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)
A.	σE/V
B.	σ2E/2V
C.	σ2V/2E
D.	σV/E
Answer» D. σV/E