The work done in stretching a wire by 1 mm is 2 J. The work necessary for stretching another wire of the same material but triple the radius and one third of length by 1 mm is:
Step 1: Formula. For a fixed extension, the stored work is $W = \dfrac{1}{2}\dfrac{YA}{L}(\Delta L)^2$, so with the same material and same $\Delta L$, $W \propto \dfrac{r^2}{L}$. Step 2: Ratio. $\dfrac{W_2}{W_1} = \left(\dfrac{r_2}{r_1}\right)^2\dfrac{L_1}{L_2} = 3^2 \times 3 = 27$. Step 3: New work. $W_2 = 27 \times 2 = 54$ J. \[ \boxed{54\ \text{J}} \]