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Question : A wire of resistance R is melted and recast to half of its length, then the new resistance of the wire will be

Option 1: R/4

Option 2: R/2

Option 3: R

Option 4: 2R


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Correct Answer: R/4


Solution : The correct option is R/4.

When a wire is melted and recast to half of its original length, its resistance will change. The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length. The formula for resistance (R) is:

R = ρ*(L/A)

Where:

  • R is resistance
  • ρ (rho) is the resistivity of the material
  • L is the length of the wire
  • A is the cross-sectional area of the wire.
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