For a bronze alloy, the stress at which plastic deformation begins is 40,000 psi, and the modulus of elasticity is 16.7 10⁶ psi. What is the maximum load that may be applied to a specimen with a cross-sectional area of 0.5 in.² without plastic deformation?

Group of answer choices

15,000

40,000 lb

4000 lb

20,000

45,000