A copper wire of length has resistance

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A copper wire of length LL has resistance RR. The wire’s diameter is doubled while its length and temperature remain unchanged. Which of the following best describes the new resistance? (a) 2R2R (b) R4\dfrac{R}{4} (c) R2\dfrac{R}{2} (d) RR

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