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The resistance of a wire is `5Omega`.It's new resistance in ohm if stretched to `5` times of its original length will be

A

`125`

B

`5`

C

`25`

D

`625`

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To find the new resistance of a wire when it is stretched to five times its original length, we can use the relationship between resistance, length, and cross-sectional area. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: The resistance \( R \) of a wire is given by the formula: \[ R = \rho \frac{L}{A} \] where \( R \) is the resistance, \( \rho \) is the resistivity of the material, \( L \) is the length of the wire, and \( A \) is the cross-sectional area. 2. **Initial Conditions**: Let the original length of the wire be \( L_1 \) and the original cross-sectional area be \( A_1 \). The original resistance is given as: \[ R_1 = 5 \, \Omega \] 3. **New Length After Stretching**: When the wire is stretched to five times its original length, the new length \( L_2 \) becomes: \[ L_2 = 5L_1 \] 4. **Volume Conservation**: The volume of the wire remains constant during stretching. Therefore, we have: \[ L_1 A_1 = L_2 A_2 \] Substituting \( L_2 \): \[ L_1 A_1 = (5L_1) A_2 \] Dividing both sides by \( L_1 \): \[ A_1 = 5 A_2 \implies A_2 = \frac{A_1}{5} \] 5. **New Resistance Calculation**: Now we can find the new resistance \( R_2 \) using the new length and area: \[ R_2 = \rho \frac{L_2}{A_2} = \rho \frac{5L_1}{\frac{A_1}{5}} = \rho \frac{5L_1 \cdot 5}{A_1} = 25 \left(\rho \frac{L_1}{A_1}\right) = 25 R_1 \] Since \( R_1 = 5 \, \Omega \): \[ R_2 = 25 \times 5 = 125 \, \Omega \] 6. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the new resistance of the wire after stretching it to five times its original length is: \[ R_2 = 125 \, \Omega \]
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