A metal wire of resistance 16 Ω and length L is cut into two pieces of equal length. The two pieces are then bound together to form a wire of length L/2. What is the value of its new resistance?

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 A metal wire of resistance 16 Ω and length L is cut into two pieces of equal length. The two pieces are then
bound together to form a wire of length L/2. What is the value of its new resistance?


A) 8 Ω
B) 16 Ω
C) 1 Ω
D) 4 Ω
E) 2 Ω

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