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If the cross-section of a wire of fixed length is doubled, how does the resistance of that wire change? A. Halved. B. Doubled C. Unchanged. D. Quadrupled

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Answer:

The correct choice is

A. Halved.

Step-by-step explanation:

The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to the length of the wire and inversely related to the area of cross-section of the wire. Hence as the area of cross-section of the fixed length of wire is doubled, the resistance of the wire will becomes half. So resistance becomes halved.

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