In a series combination of copper and steel wires of same length and same diameter,a force is applied at one of their ends while the other end is kept fixed. The combined length is increased by $2 \ cm$. The wires will have ..........

  • A
    Same stress and same strain
  • B
    Different stress and different strain
  • C
    Different stress and same strain
  • D
    Same stress and different strain

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