The cross-sections of wires made of the same material and having the same length are shown in the figure. What can be said about their resistances?

  • A
    $R_A = R_B = R_C$
  • B
    $R_A > R_B > R_C$
  • C
    $R_A < R_B < R_C$
  • D
    None of these

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