The following four wires are made of the same material. Which of these will have the largest extension when the same tension is applied?

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Length = 100 cm, diameter = 1 mm

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Length = 50 cm, diameter = 0.5 mm

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Length = 200 cm, diameter = 2 mm

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Length = 300 cm, diameter = 3 mm

1.	The following four wires are made of the same material. Which of these will have the largest extension when the same tension is applied?
A.	Length = 50 cm, diameter = 0.5 mm
B.	Length = 100 cm, diameter = 1 mm
C.	Length = 200 cm, diameter = 2 mm
D.	Length = 300 cm, diameter = 3 mm
Answer» B. Length = 100 cm, diameter = 1 mm

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