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Consider a wire of length l, area of cross section A, and resistivity `rho` with resistance `10 Omega`. Its length is increased by applying a force, and it becomes four times of its original value. Find the changed resistance of the wire.

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To find the changed resistance of the wire after its length is increased to four times its original value, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Initial Resistance Formula:** The resistance \( R \) of a wire is given by the formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} ...
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