Two wires of the same diameter and the same material have lengths $l$ and $2l$. If the same force $F$ is applied to each,what is the ratio of the work done in stretching the two wires?

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

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