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The ratio of the lengths of two wires A and B of same material is `1 :2` and the ratio of their diameters is `2:1.` They are stretched by the same force, then the ratio of increase in length will be

A

`2:1`

B

`1:4`

C

`1:8`

D

`8:1`

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