Two wires $A$ and $B$ are stretched by the same load. The radius of wire $A$ is double the radius of wire $B$. The stress on the wire $B$ as compared to the stress on the wire $A$ is

  • A
    twice
  • B
    four times
  • C
    half
  • D
    equal

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