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A wire is cut into 4 pieces, which are put together side by side to obtain one conductor. If the original resistance of the wire was R, the resistance of the bundle will be
A wire is cut into 4 pieces, which are put together side by side to obtain one conductor. If the original resistance of the wire was R, the resistance of the bundle will be
Updated On: Oct 4, 2024
- \(\frac{R}{4}\)
- \(\frac{R}{8}\)
- \(\frac{R}{16}\)
- \(\frac{R}{32}\)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): \(\frac{R}{16}\)
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