Wires $A$ and $B$ have resistivities $\rho_A$ and $\rho_B$,where $\rho_B = 2 \rho_A$,and have lengths $l_A$ and $l_B$. If the diameter of wire $B$ is twice that of $A$ and the two wires have the same resistance,then the ratio $\frac{l_B}{l_A}$ is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4}$

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