The ratio of Young's modulus of three wires is $2 : 2 : 1$ and the ratio of their cross-sectional areas is $1 : 2 : 3$. If the same force is applied to each,what is the ratio of the increase in their lengths?

  • A
    $1 : 2 : 3$
  • B
    $3 : 2 : 1$
  • C
    $5 : 4 : 3$
  • D
    $6 : 3 : 4$

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