$A$ wire of length $2\, m$ is made from $10\, cm^3$ of copper. $A$ force $F$ is applied so that its length increases by $2\, mm$. Another wire of length $8\, m$ is made from the same volume of copper. If the same force $F$ is applied to it,its length will increase by ......... $cm$.

  • A
    $0.8$
  • B
    $1.6$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $3.2$

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