(II) A length of wire is cut in half and the two lengths arewrapped together side by side to make a thicker wire. Howdoes the resistance of this new combination compare to theresistance of the original wire?

(II) A length of wire is cut in half and the two lengths arewrapped together side by side to make a thicker wire. Howdoes the resistance of this new combination compare to theresistance of the original wire?

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(II) A length of wire is cut in half and the two lengths are
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