$A$ force of $10 \,N$ is required to break a wire of radius $1 \,mm$. The force required to break the wire of the same material, but radius $3 \,mm$ will be

  • A
    $\frac{10}{9} \,N$
  • B
    $\frac{10}{3} \,N$
  • C
    $90 \,N$
  • D
    $30 \,N$

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