Physics · PYQ NEET UG 2019(1)

When a block of mass M is suspended by a long wire of length L, the length of the wire becomes \( (L + l) \). The elastic potential energy stored in the extended wire is:

1. A
   \( \frac{1}{2} Mgl \)
2. B
   \( \frac{1}{2} MgL \)
3. C
   \( Mgl \)
4. D
   \( MgL \)