$A$ wire of resistance $R_{1}$ is drawn out so that its length is increased by twice of its original length. The ratio of the new resistance to the original resistance is:

  • A
    $9: 1$
  • B
    $1: 9$
  • C
    $4: 1$
  • D
    $3: 1$

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