For four wires made of the same material,if the same force is applied,in which wire will the increase in length be maximum?

  • A
    Length $100 \, cm$,diameter $1 \, mm$
  • B
    Length $200 \, cm$,diameter $2 \, mm$
  • C
    Length $300 \, cm$,diameter $3 \, mm$
  • D
    Length $50 \, cm$,diameter $0.5 \, mm$

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