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Two metal wires P and Q of same length and material are stretched by same load. Yheir masses are in the ratio `m_(1):m_(2)`. The ratio of elongation of wire P to that of Q is

A

`m_(1)^(2):m_(2)^(2)`

B

`m_(2)^(2):m_(1)^(2)`

C

`m_(2):m_(1)`

D

`m_(1):m_(2)`

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C
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