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Two similar wires under the same load yield elongation of `0.1 mm` and `0.05 mm` respectively. If the area of cross-section of the first wire is `4 mm^(2)`, then the area of cross-section of the second wire is

A

`6 mm^(2)`

B

`8 mm^(2)`

C

`10 mm^(2)`

D

`12 mm^(2)`

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