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The following four wires of length L and radius r are made of the same material. Which of these will have the largest extension, when the same tension is applied?

A

L =100cm,r =0.2mm

B

L =200cm,r =0.4mm

C

L =300cm,r =0.6mm

D

L =400cm,r =0.8mm

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