$A$ thin copper wire of length $l$ meters is heated by $10^{\circ}C$,resulting in a $2\%$ increase in its length. If a square copper sheet of side $l$ meters is heated by the same $10^{\circ}C$,what is the percentage change in its area?

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    None of these

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