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Two wires of the same material have lengths in the ratio `1:2` and their radii are in the ratio `1:sqrt(2)` If they are stretched by applying equal forces, the increase in their lengths will be in the ratio

A

2

B

`sqrt(2):2`

C

`1:1`

D

`1:2`

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