$A$ wire of cross-section $4 \; mm^2$ is stretched by $0.1 \; mm$ by a certain weight. How far (length) will a wire of the same material and length but of area $8 \; mm^2$ stretch under the action of the same force?

  • A
    $0.05$
  • B
    $0.10$
  • C
    $0.15$
  • D
    $0.20$

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