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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 5 Objective Question

Question

A length of wire has resistance 10Ω. Resistance of same material, three times length, twice area?
Options
A 30Ω
B 20Ω
C 15Ω
Correct Answer
D 7.5Ω
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

R = ρL/A. New R = ρ(3L)/(2A) = (3/2) × (ρL/A) = 1.5 × 10 = 15 Ω.

Hint

R ∝ L/A.

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