One $kg$ of copper is drawn into a wire of $1 \ mm$ diameter and a wire of $2 \ mm$ diameter. The resistance of the two wires will be in the ratio:

  • A
    $2: 1$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $16: 1$
  • D
    $4: 1$

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