A Conductor of Radius R, Length and Resistivity $\rho$ Has Resistance R

question 33

Multiple Choice

A conductor of radius r, length and resistivity $\rho$ has resistance R.It is melted down and formed into a new conductor, also cylindrical, with one fourth the length of the original conductor.The resistance of the new conductor is:

• A)R
• B)R
• C)R
• D)4R
• E)16R

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