The specific resistance (resistivity) of material $B$ is twice that of material $A$. Two wires are prepared from these materials having the same resistance. If the diameter of wire $B$ is twice the diameter of wire $A$,then the ratio of the lengths of the two wires $l_B / l_A$ is equal to ......

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $1/4$
  • D
    $2$

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