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A nylon rope of `2 cm` in diameter has a breaking strength of `1.5 xx 10^(5) N`. The breaking strength of a similar rope of `1cm` in diameter is

A

`0.75xx10^(5)N`

B

`0.375xx 10^(5)N`

C

`3xx10^(5)N`

D

`6xx10^(5)N`

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