Four wires of the same material are stretched by the same load. Which one of them will elongate the most if their dimensions are as follows?

  • A
    $L=100 \ cm, r=1 \ mm$
  • B
    $L=200 \ cm, r=3 \ mm$
  • C
    $L=300 \ cm, r=3 \ mm$
  • D
    $L=400 \ cm, r=4 \ mm$

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