Young's moduli of the material of wires $A$ and $B$ are in the ratio of $1: 4$,while their areas of cross-section are in the ratio of $1: 3$. If the same amount of load is applied to both the wires,the amount of elongation produced in the wires $A$ and $B$ will be in the ratio of [Assume length of wires $A$ and $B$ are same].

  • A
    $36: 1$
  • B
    $12: 1$
  • C
    $1: 36$
  • D
    $12: 1$

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