The ratio of radii of two wires of same material is $2: 1$. If these wires are stretched by equal force,the ratio of stresses produced in them is .............

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

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