Two wires $A$ and $B$ of the same cross-section are connected end to end. When the same tension is applied to both wires,the elongation in wire $B$ is twice the elongation in wire $A$. If $L_A$ and $L_B$ are the initial lengths of the wires $A$ and $B$ respectively,then (Young's modulus of material of wire $A = 2 \times 10^{11} \ Nm^{-2}$ and Young's modulus of material of wire $B = 1.1 \times 10^{11} \ Nm^{-2}$):

  • A
    $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{10}{11}$
  • B
    $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{4}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{9}{11}$
  • D
    $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{3}{7}$

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