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The following four wires are made of the same material. Which of these will have the largest extension when the same tension is applied

A

Length = 50 cm, diameter =0.5 mm

B

Length =100 cm, diameter= 1mm`

C

Length =200 cm, diameter =2 mm

D

Length =300 cm, diameter = 3 mm

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