$A$ wire elongates by $l \ mm$ when a load $W$ is hanged from it. If the wire goes over a pulley and two weights $W$ each are hung at the two ends,the elongation of the wire will be (in $mm$)

  • A
    $l/2$
  • B
    $l$
  • C
    $2l$
  • D
    Zero

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