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Two wires `A` and `B` have the same cross section and are made of the same material, but the length of wire `A` is twice that of `B`. Then, for a given load

A

the extension of A will be twice that of B

B

the extension of A and B will be equal

C

the strain in A will be half that in B

D

the strains in A and B will be unequal

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