A wire of length is used in an electric heater

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Problem

A wire of length LL is used in an electric heater. When the potential difference across the wire is 200 V, the power transferred in the wire is 500 W. A second wire is made from the same metal and has the same cross-sectional area. When a potential difference of 400 V is applied across the second wire, the power transferred is 2000 W. What is the length of the second wire? (A) L4\frac{L}{4} (B) L2\frac{L}{2} (C) LL (D) 2L2L

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