Four uniform wires of the same material are stretched by the same force. The dimensions of the wires are given below. Which one has the minimum elongation?

  • A
    radius $3 \ mm$,length $3 \ m$
  • B
    radius $0.5 \ mm$,length $0.5 \ m$
  • C
    radius $2 \ mm$,length $2 \ m$
  • D
    radius $3 \ mm$,length $2 \ m$

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