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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 1 mm

C

Length 200 cm, diameter 2 mm

D

Length 300 cm, diameter 3 mm

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    Length `= 50 cm`, diameter `=0.5 mm`
    B
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    D
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