The ratio of the lengths of two wires of the same material is $1:2$ and the ratio of their radii is $1:\sqrt{2}$. If they are stretched by the same force,what is the ratio of the increase in their lengths?

  • A
    $1:2$
  • B
    $1:1$
  • C
    $2:1$
  • D
    $1:\sqrt{2}$

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