A copper wire is stretched to make it 0.2% longer. What is the percentage change in its resistance?
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To solve the problem of finding the percentage change in the resistance of a copper wire that is stretched to make it 0.2% longer, we can follow these steps:
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1. **Understand the relationship between resistance, length, and area**:
The resistance \( R \) of a wire is given by the formula:
\[
R = \frac{\rho L}{A}
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