PHYSICS

JAMB 2003 - Question 32

Physics 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 32: A wire of 5Q resistance is drawn out so that its new length is two times the original length. If the resistivity of the wire remains the same and the cross-sectional area is halved, the new resistance is

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A wire of 5Q resistance is drawn out so that its new length is two times the original length. If the resistivity of the wire remains the same and the cross-sectional area is halved, the new resistance is
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation