The following four wires are made of the same material. Which one will have the largest elongation when subjected to the same tension?

  • A
    Length $500 \, cm$,diameter $0.05 \, mm$
  • B
    Length $200 \, cm$,diameter $0.02 \, mm$
  • C
    Length $300 \, cm$,diameter $0.03 \, mm$
  • D
    Length $400 \, cm$,diameter $0.01 \, mm$

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