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A wire of resistance `50Omega` is cut into six equal parts and they are bunbled together side by side to form a thicker wire. The resistance of the bundle is

A

`(18)/(25)Omega`

B

`(9)/(12.5)Omega`

C

`(25)/(9)Omega`

D

`(25)/(18)Omega`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`R^(')=(R)/(n^(2))`
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