A cylindrical rod 120 mm long and having a diameter of 15.0 mm is to be deformed using a tensile load of 35,000 N. It must not experience either plastic deformation or a diameter reduction of more than 1.2 × 10-2 mm. Of the following materials listed, which are possible candidates? Justify your choice(s).

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Material Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Poisson's Ratio Aluminum alloy 70 250 0.33 Titanium alloy 105 850 0.36 Steel alloy 205 550 0.27 Magnesium alloy 45 170 0.35