Two exactly similar wires of steel and copper are stretched by equal forces. If the difference in their elongations is $0.5 \ cm$,find the elongation $(l)$ of each wire. Given: ${Y_s} = 2.0 \times {10^{11}} \ N/m^2$ and ${Y_c} = 1.2 \times {10^{11}} \ N/m^2$.

  • A
    ${l_s} = 0.75 \ cm, \ {l_c} = 1.25 \ cm$
  • B
    ${l_s} = 1.25 \ cm, \ {l_c} = 0.75 \ cm$
  • C
    ${l_s} = 0.25 \ cm, \ {l_c} = 0.75 \ cm$
  • D
    ${l_s} = 0.75 \ cm, \ {l_c} = 0.25 \ cm$

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