Two identical wires of substances $P$ and $Q$ are subjected to equal stretching force along the length. If the elongation of $Q$ is more than that of $P$,then

  • A
    both $P$ and $Q$ are equally elastic
  • B
    $P$ is more elastic than $Q$
  • C
    $P$ is plastic and $Q$ is elastic
  • D
    $Q$ is more elastic than $P$

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