a uniform resistance wire of length L and diameter d has a resistance R. another wire of same material has length, 4Lnand diameter 2d, the resistance will be

Correct answer: B. R

  • A. 2R
  • B. R
  • C. R/2
  • D. R/4

Explanation

We can find the new resistance of the second wire by considering the relationship between resistance, length, and cross-sectional area in a wire made of the same material.Resistance Formula:The resistance (R) of a wire is related to its resistivity (ρ), length (L), and cross-sectional area (A) by the formula:R = ρ * (L / A)Given information:First wire: Length (L1) = L, Diameter (d1) = d, Resistance (R1) = RSecond wire: Length (L2) = 4L, Diameter (d2) = 2dCalculate Cross-sectional area:The area is calculated as π * (diameter^2) / 4.First wire: A1 = π * (d1^2) / 4Second wire: A2 = π * (d2^2) / 4 = π * (2d)^2 / 4 = 4 * π * (d^2) / 4 (since d2 = 2d)Find the new resistance (R2):Substitute the values for the second wire into the formula:R2 = ρ * (L2 / A2)R2 = ρ * (4L / (4 * π * (d^2) / 4))Simplify the equation:Since the resistivity (ρ) remains the same for both wires, we can cancel out:R2 = ρ * (L / (π * (d^2) / 4))This equation is exactly the same as the formula for the first wire's resistance (R1) with L = L and A = A1.Therefore, the new resistance (R2) of the second wire is equal to the original resistance (R) of the first wire (b).

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