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Two uniform strings `A and B` made of steel are made to vibrate under the same tension. If the first overtone of `A` is equal to the second overtone of `B` and if the radius of `A` is twice that of `B`, the ratio of the lengths of the strings is

A

`1:2`

B

`1:3`

C

`1:4`

D

`1:6`

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