The Young's modulus of a wire of length $L$ and radius $r$ is $Y$ $N/m^2$. If the length and radius are reduced to $L/2$ and $r/2,$ then its Young's modulus will be
  • A$Y/2$
  • B$Y$
  • C$2Y$
  • D$4Y$
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