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A wire has resistance R. If its radius is doubled, what will be its new resistance?
A2R
BR/2
CR/4
D4R
✓ Correct Answer: C — R/4
Resistance is inversely proportional to cross-sectional area (A=πr^2). Doubling radius quadruples area, so resistance becomes R/4.
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