In the Searle's experiment, after every step of loading, why should we wait for two minutes before taking the reading? (More than one options may be correct)

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After each loading the wire needs time to complete its extension (A), to return to room temperature after the small heating that accompanies stretching (B), and for the vertical oscillations of the loaded wire to die down (C).

Waiting has nothing to do with the radius, so (D) is not a reason.

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