Two wires of the same material (Young's modulus $Y$) and same length $L$ but radii $R$ and $2R$ respectively are joined end to end and a weight $W$ is suspended from the combination as shown in the figure. The elastic potential energy in the system is

  • A
    $\frac{3W^2L}{4\pi R^2Y}$
  • B
    $\frac{3W^2L}{8\pi R^2Y}$
  • C
    $\frac{5W^2L}{8\pi R^2Y}$
  • D
    $\frac{W^2L}{\pi R^2Y}$

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