A wire of resistance is melted and drawn into a wire of one-fourth of its length. The new resistance of the wire will be:
- A
- B
- C
- D
MCQEasyJEE Main 2023 · 12 April, Shift 1Resistivity & Conductivity
Physics Question from JEE Main 2023 · 12 April, Shift 1
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