Two wires $A$ and $B$ are stretched by the same load. If the area of cross-section of wire $A$ is double that of wire $B$,then the stress on wire $B$ is

  • A
    Equal to that on $A$
  • B
    Twice that on $A$
  • C
    Half that on $A$
  • D
    Four times that on $A$

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