There are two wires of same material and same length while the diameter of second wire is $2$ times the diameter of first wire, then ratio of extension produced in the wires by applying same load will be 

  • A

    $1:1$

  • B

    $2:1$

  • C

    $1:2$

  • D

    $4:1$

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