The ratio of the lengths of two wires $A$ and $B$ of the same material is $1 : 2$ and the ratio of their diameters is $2 : 1$. If they are stretched by the same force,what is the ratio of the increase in their lengths?

  • A
    $2 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 4$
  • C
    $1 : 8$
  • D
    $8 : 1$

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