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A wire of resistivity is stretched to double its length. What will be its new resistivity?

A

Increases 2 times

B

Unchanged

C

Increases 4 times

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
B
Resistivity is independent of the length of the wire. Thus it remain unchanged.
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