The Length of a Certain Wire Is Doubled and at the Same

question 58

Multiple Choice

The length of a certain wire is doubled and at the same time its radius is reduced by a factor of 2. What is the change in the resistance of this wire?

• A) It is doubled.
• B) It is quadrupled.
• C) It increases by a factor of 6.
• D) It increases by a factor of 8.
• E) It is reduced by a factor of 2.

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