$A$ conducting wire has length $L_1$ and diameter $d_1$. After stretching,the same wire's length becomes $L_2$ and diameter $d_2$. The ratio of resistance before and after stretching is:

  • A
    $d_2^4: d_1^4$
  • B
    $d_1^4: d_2^4$
  • C
    $d_2^2: d_1^2$
  • D
    $d_1^2: d_2^2$

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