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A given wire is stretched to double its length. How will its resistance change ?

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To determine how the resistance of a wire changes when it is stretched to double its length, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Formula for Resistance**: The resistance \( R \) of a wire is given by the formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} ...
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