Solve the Problem $0.4$ -In Diameter Has a Resistance Of a Wire

question 239

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The resistance of a wire varies directly as its length and inversely as the square of its diameter. A 50 -ft wire with a $0.4$ -in. diameter has a resistance of $0.0125 \Omega$ . Find the resistance of a 20 -ft wire with a diameter of $0.1$ -in. Round to 4 decimal places if necessary.

• A) \(0.0800 \Omega\)
• B) \(0.0100 \Omega\)
• C) \(0.3162 \Omega\)
• D) \(0.0025 \Omega\)

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