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A wire of resistance R1$R_{1}$ is drawn out so that its length is increased by twice of its original length. The ratio of new resistance to original resistance is:
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Options:
  • A 9:1
  • B 1:9
  • C 4:1
  • D 3:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 9:1

As per the given question, the change in the length is l=2l.

Resistance of a wire is given by, R=ρlA

Therefore, R1=ρl1 A1

When the length is starched by 2l1, final length will be l2=l1+2l1=3l1. As the volume remains constant l2A2=l1A1  A2=A13. Therefore,

R2=ρ3l1 A13=9ρl1 A1

R2R1=9

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