$A$ wire of length $L$ and radius $r$ is clamped at one end. If its other end is pulled by a force $F$,its length increases by $l$. If the radius of the wire and the applied force both are reduced to half of their original values keeping original length constant,the increase in length will become.

  • A
    $3$ times
  • B
    $3/2$ times
  • C
    $4$ times
  • D
    $2$ times

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