The ratio of the lengths of two wires $A$ and $B$ of same material is $1 : 2$ and the ratio of their diameter is $2 : 1.$ They are stretched by the same force, then the ratio of increase in length will be
  • A$2:1$
  • B$1:4$
  • C$1:8$
  • D$8:1$
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