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NEET 2017 Physics Resistance MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

The resistance of a wire is ‘R’ Ω. If it is melted and stretched to ‘n’ times its original length, its new resistance will be:-

A

nR

B

n²R

C

R/n

D

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Resistance is proportional to the length squared when the volume remains constant. Thus, stretching the wire increases resistance by n².

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