When a load of $80 \,N$ is suspended from a string,its length is $101 \,mm$. If a load of $100 \,N$ is suspended,its length is $102 \,mm$. If a load of $160 \,N$ is suspended from it,then the length of the string is (Assume the area of cross-section is unchanged). (in $\,cm$)

  • A
    $15.5$
  • B
    $13.5$
  • C
    $16.5$
  • D
    $10.5$

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