Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A wire with a uniform cross-section has resistance $R$. A second wire is made from the same material. It is twice as long as the first wire and has a diameter that is twice as large. What is the resistance of the second wire?

  • A$\frac{R}{8}$
  • B$\frac{R}{2}$
  • C$R$
  • D$8R$

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