A wire of resistance 2R is stretched such that its length is doubled. Then the increase in its resistance is:
A wire of resistance 2R is stretched such that its length is doubled. Then the increase in its resistance is:
6R
4R
3R
2R
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct option is: (A) : 6R
R = ρ * (L / A)
Where:
- R is resistance
- ρ is resistivity of the material
- L is the length of the wire
- A is the cross-sectional area of the wire
Since the wire's length is doubled, the new length becomes 2L. However, its cross-sectional area doesn't change due to stretching. So the new resistance (R_new) can be expressed as:
R_new = ρ * (2L / A)
The increase in resistance (ΔR) is the difference between the new resistance and the initial resistance:
ΔR = R_new - R ΔR = ρ * (2L / A) - ρ * (L / A) ΔR = ρ * (2L - L) / A ΔR = ρ * L / A
Now, since the initial resistance was 2R, we can equate ΔR to 6R:
ρ * L / A = 6R
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Current Electricity
Current electricity is defined as the flow of electrons from one section of the circuit to another.
Types of Current Electricity
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Direct Current
The current electricity whose direction remains the same is known as direct current. Direct current is defined by the constant flow of electrons from a region of high electron density to a region of low electron density. DC is used in many household appliances and applications that involve a battery.
Alternating Current
The current electricity that is bidirectional and keeps changing the direction of the charge flow is known as alternating current. The bi-directionality is caused by a sinusoidally varying current and voltage that reverses directions, creating a periodic back-and-forth motion for the current. The electrical outlets at our homes and industries are supplied with alternating current.