A man grows into a giant such that his linear dimensions increase by a factor of $9$. Assuming that his density remains same, the stress in the leg will change by a factor of
  • A$9$
  • B$\frac{1}{9}$
  • C$81$
  • D$\frac{1}{{81}}$
JEE MAIN 2017, Medium
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