The strain-stress curves of three wires of different materials are shown in the figure. $P, Q$ and $R$ are the elastic limits of the wires. The figure shows that

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  • A

    Elasticity of wire $P$ is maximum

  • B

    Elasticity of wire $Q$ is maximum

  • C

    Tensile strength of $ R$ is maximum

  • D

    None of the above is true

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