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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