Two wires of the same material have lengths in the ratio $1 : 2$ and their radii are in the ratio $1 : \sqrt{2}$. If they are stretched by applying equal forces,the increase in their lengths will be in the ratio:

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

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