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Two metal wires P and Q of same length and material are stretched by same load. Yheir masses are in the ratio `m_(1):m_(2)`. The ratio of elongation of wire P to that of Q is

A

`m_(1)^(2): m_(2)^(2)`

B

`m_(2)^(2): m_(1)^(2)`

C

`m_(1): m_(1)`

D

`m_(1):m_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D

Hint and solution :
`Y= (FL)/( Al)`
`l =(FL)/(Y.A)`
`m =rho V= rhoxxA xxt`
`A mum `
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