Two similar wires under the same load yield elongation of $0.1$ $mm$ and $0.05$ $mm$ respectively. If the area of cross- section of the first wire is $4m{m^2},$ then the area of cross section of the second wire is..... $mm^2$

  • A

    $6$

  • B

    $8$

  • C

    $10$

  • D

    $12$

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