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A given wire of resistance 1 `Omega ` is stretched to double its length. What will be its new resistance ?

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To find the new resistance of a wire when it is stretched to double its length, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between resistance, length, and cross-sectional area The resistance \( R \) of a wire is given by the formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \] where: ...
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