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The radii and Young's moduli of two uniform wires A and B are in the ratio `2:1` and `1:2` respectively. Both wires are subjected to the same longitudinal force. If the increase in length of the wire A is one percent, the percentage increase in length of the wire B is

A

`1.0`

B

1.5

C

`2.0`

D

`3.0`

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